When I launched my website in 2012 I wanted to write a regular blog. This week I looked back to see what I talked about in my first one. This is what I wrote:
“Tai Chi has transformed my life. The severe physical pain, loss of mobility, numbness in my feet and hands that I lived with for years, are gone.”
Through my blog I have focused on insights I have learned through my experience that can be helpful to Tai Chi students and non-students alike. The principles with Tai Chi that help us relax, improve balance, clear our minds, sleep better, etc. may help anybody who reads my blog. We never know when an “a-ha”, a new realization or idea that causes us to change our behavior, pay attention to our bodies and our overall well-being.
In my website bio, I briefly tell my story of transformation and mention that I’m working on my memoir. I hit a bit milestone earlier this year when I finished my manuscript. And now, another big milestone — I’ve signed a contract with a book publisher and will have a book published in the first quarter of 2022! I’m very excited about this, and I thank all my students who have been with me over the years. The main impetus for writing my book came from my students, who have said my story is not only inspirational, but it caused them to ‘do something, to get off the couch, out the door and come to my class.
My friends, this is a time to forward this to others, spread the word. We’ve been through such an unusual time over the last 18 months and it’s a good time to take a step, one step to enhance health. Tell friends about my new Tai Chi class starting in September on Tuesday evenings. No experience needed.
I will be writing more about my memoir in this space now that it is becoming a reality. Stay tuned.
Arlene – Congratulations on your signed book contract!! I am so excited for you reaching this milestone. I cannot wait to read your book and to share it with my family and friends. As a student of yours for almost five years, I have so appreciated your skills in teaching Tai Chi and making all students feel welcome wherever they are in their learning. That is what made me feel comfortable and able to persist even at the beginning when it seemed difficult to learn and remember the movements you were teaching. I look forward to reading your book and to learning more Tai Chi in your classes. Thanks for sharing your good energy with so many people!!
Thanks, Terri. It’s such a pleasure having you in class. You are so eager and ready to learn and try new moves. I share my Tai Chi experience and energy with you that I talk about in my book. I appreciate your support!
Arlene –
Congratulations …..I can’t wait to read your book and share it with others. You are an inspiration and guide to so many, including me.
You have created a safe, welcoming, and energizing space – whether virtual or in-person. Thank you for the many gifts you have shared with me.
Thanks so much, Becky! I’m so glad to share my story and energy with you. You schedule around busy work and make Tai Chi a priority. So glad to share with you!
I’m so thrilled for you!! I can’t wait to own a copy. You are such an inspiration to so many and now will reach even more. I treasure our lifelong friendship.
Hi Ginny. Thanks for following my Tai Chi musings from afar. We’ve known each other for decades and I’m glad we can share our adventures, struggles and wisdom along the way.
Inspiration is definitely a word that describes you to your friends and students–But, staying power, perseverance, tenacity are also words that describe your memoir journey. I can’t wait to read it.
Thanks, my friend. Glad we continue to share our journeys with each other. You’ve been such a good support for my writing.
Congratulations Arlene, such fantastic news!
It’s been so nice to get to know you through class over the past few years. I look forward to learning even more through reading your book.
Thanks, Patrice. It’s such a pleasure to have you in class! I so appreciate your continuing support, for Tai Chi and for my upcoming book.