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* "I find Complete Balance Within."
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Crystal Dish with Speckled Shell
** "Be Quick but not in a hurry," certainly fits in here....
Tai Chi and Yoga practices teach these principles, along with agility and careful thought to find physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional balance in our lives.
Standing on one leg helps build confidence, focus, and pride of accomplishment. How would I do that? Slowly and over Time....
Tai Chi:
"A little OK, a lot not OK," Jiong Gu, TCM, L.AC, "All in balance in Tai Chi and in Life."
I feel like a juggler, juggling slices of time, a balancing act. I feel like the stonecutter or woodcarver, taking time to make the correct shapes and designs appear. I have streamlined my everyday tasks and feel energized yet relaxed to enjoy a few creative moments near the end of my day to feel deep peace and relaxation before bedtime.
Reflection:
Years ago, a solitary Sandhill Crane appeared in our back yard. Stationary, alert, silent. He stood like a statue as I watched. I turned and circled, practicing Tai Chi. Just as my practice ended, he spread his giant wings and flew off to the northland. The day was cloudy bright, the gray and green brought a sense of calm.
I heard him calling from a distance.
Hear and Now
"Our purpose is not to imitate the crane but to become it."
Jiong Gu.
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Resources:
* "I find complete balance within," Deepak Chopra, M.D. Finding Your Inner Balance (segment day 15) part of 21 Day Meditation Experience with Deepak and Oprah Winfrey, Energize Your Life, Oct-Nov 2018. Chopra Center Meditation, Meditations Online some free and also for purchase.
**" Be quick but not in a hurry," quote by John Wooden, UCLA basketball coach, 1960's.
Dahlis Roy: Visionary Artist, Author, and Tai Chi Instructor
Images:
Crystal Dish with Speckled Shell, photo by Dahlis
Tai Chi at Sunset , photo by Rob
Sandhill Cane, "standing still in timeless time" oil painting by Dahlis
