The open evening was a great success and it looks like being quite a big beginners class. They signed up despite seeing some of the newer,less able pupils, (ie me) perform. Nobody seemed to notice that our careful positioning in the run through went west in the actual performance. Then we got to see some of the more experienced members doing 'push hands' as it should be done. There was also a demonstration of Tai Chi sword. Then a chance for all the prospective new members to have their first go at the first part of the form. A chat with some of the members still didn't put them off and now I'm really looking forward to next week.
It will be great to go back to basics again and have a chance to get it right this time. I've been making a point recently of trying to adopt more empowering beliefs. I had been thinking of Tai Chi as a journey but that implies that there is somewhere you need to go. Now I've decided to live in the moment. I'm here, doing Tai Chi and everything is as it should be. I have realised that you don't have to try to force it, it just sort of creeps up on you.
I want to make my website a better advert for Tai Chi. Everybody should at least try it.
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Sunday, 16 September 2007
Grace Under Pressure
Back after multiple internet and computer problems. I am starting to realise that nothing is a problem. Things are fine just the way they are and getting better. This is partly due to my constant diet of positive mental attitude these days. But, I would also like to think that I am now reaping the deeper benefits of Tai Chi practice.
It was back to class this week after a two week break. It was a break because, as usual, I got in very little personal practice. I was amazed that it went so smoothly. It was probably my most int he zone class ever. My body seemed to remember what my mind had forgotten. The first part of the form feels a part of me at last. And, I got almost to the end of the second section before faltering slightly.
This was a special session as tomorrow is an open evening before a new beginners class starts. We will be performing the form and there will be demonstrations of push hands and sword for prospective new class members. We paid particular attention to staying in synch and everybody seemed to be carried along by the energy. It was a real buzz.
The new beginners class has reminded me to take a look back to when I started and realise that I have made some progress after all. It is easy to always focus on a distant goal and feel that you are not moving.It's like trying to walk to the horizon. You don't have to compare yourself to perfection, you just have keep getting a little better than you were before.
My enthusiasm is renewed and I am really looking forward to tomorrow.
It was back to class this week after a two week break. It was a break because, as usual, I got in very little personal practice. I was amazed that it went so smoothly. It was probably my most int he zone class ever. My body seemed to remember what my mind had forgotten. The first part of the form feels a part of me at last. And, I got almost to the end of the second section before faltering slightly.
This was a special session as tomorrow is an open evening before a new beginners class starts. We will be performing the form and there will be demonstrations of push hands and sword for prospective new class members. We paid particular attention to staying in synch and everybody seemed to be carried along by the energy. It was a real buzz.
The new beginners class has reminded me to take a look back to when I started and realise that I have made some progress after all. It is easy to always focus on a distant goal and feel that you are not moving.It's like trying to walk to the horizon. You don't have to compare yourself to perfection, you just have keep getting a little better than you were before.
My enthusiasm is renewed and I am really looking forward to tomorrow.
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