March 15, '24 It's Spring! I saw a gathering of daffodils in the park this morning! They've arrived -- and I bowed to them (actually I didn't. But tomorrow I will) So in honor of the new season, sending on the first stanzas of Lao Tze, the great Taoist poet... The Great Way isn't difficult for those who are unattached to their preferences... Let go of longing and aversion, and everything will be perfectly clear... If you want to realize the truth, don't be for or against... Who ever said these things were easy?! They are NOT! Here's something that's easy and fun, it's maybe not strictly t'ai chi, maybe homegrown, that is to say, these moves have emerged from the bouncy traditions of the American gym class but they have the feeling of our internal arts. These exercises combine joy and work-out Enjoy! https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/24/well/move/joy-workout-exercises-happiness.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=article
This is a blog about t'ai chi, specifically how we can apply the teachings of this ancient practice to our contemporary lives. How do we navigate an icy sidewalk? What is the best posture for that dreaded job interview? There are the eternal problems, of course, of back pain and creaky knees. My intention is to have a place to share ideas about t'ai chi methods of caring for our spirits and bodies in today's complicated world.