Faulk TaiChi

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In the Moment

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I love an “a-ha”, that special moment when we have a new idea, a realization, a discovery that captivates us so much it becomes a conscious glimpse of joy. That happened to one of my brand new Tai Chi students last week. After his first ever Tai Chi class, he was at the Botanic Gardens when his focus zeroed in on his walking. He said he was walking fast, not paying attention to the trees and beautiful flowers, then stopped. He paid attention to where he was standing and how he was walking, slowed down and really started to enjoy where he was. He stopped to look at the brilliant red and orange flowers.

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A longer-term student of mine regularly practices Tai Chi movements on her own. She has incorporated the flowing movements and weight-shifting into her day. She commented this week on what Tai Chi means to her:

“I love your Tai Chi classes! I have learned much about Tai Chi and my mind and body connections when I practice it. I have also learned how much Tai Chi can allow me to be mindful and in the present moment. These are the things I practice and experience every day. They are a joy and a blessing.”

A joy and a blessing. Tai Chi brings us that by putting us in the moment to enjoy where we are right now.

Arlene Faulk teaching Tai Chi

In This Moment

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While cleaning out files this weekend, I ran across a cartoon I’d cut out years ago. I know it was years ago because the paper is yellow and dry. But the message it contains is timeless.

It’s Peppermint Patty, one of the ‘Peanuts’ characters, holding a single piece of paper. It has three frames…

  • 1st frame: She reads “This is my report on how to live.”
  • 2nd frame: “They say the best way is just to live one day at a time. . . “
  • 3rd frame: “If you try to live seven days at a time, the week will be over before you know it.”
Be in this moment. Right here. Right now.
Be in this moment. Right here. Right now.