Inspired

Today, R visited Bristol, to support the practice group further while G is away. It was a most excellent morning, not least because of the venue - check the picture (courtesy of the lone photographer at the event - gracias MG).

It was in the Terrace Room in The Barton Hill Settlement. So, in the centre of the city, we were on top of the world.

R talked about the difficulties with practice and who it is that is practicing. The one who is trying to practice will probably not find nourishment there, the one who allows practice to arise, allows the opportunity to engage. When I 'try' to practice because I 'should' it doesn't work. If however, I call myself some other way and come right here into this moment, then just maybe Tai Chi will arise from within me and only sometimes.

I felt like I was riding the energy ball when we were pressing palms, this exercise I can normally take or leave, as it does not move me - today it did.

R made reference to 'Hands Touching The World', for me the most significant thing he said the whole morning.

We played some form and there were questions from a few people regarding certain postures in the form.

Leading hands and circles, relaxed shoulders and open chests.