Growing

I just finished another Tai Chi class and still have the energized feeling I always get at the end of each class. It does not matter how I am feeling mentally or physically at the beginning of a class, I always feel great at the end. I have always been fortunate in having a great group of people attending the classes.

The questions asked, observing and understanding why someone's body moves the way it does really helps with improving your eye for detail and being more aware of your surroundings as a whole.

This took me on a journey down memory lane and I thought about the many people who have attended the classes over the years. For many years, Sifu Robertson was there each and every Saturday morning and I looked forward to the challenging conversations, questions and in his case, "non questions", that would undoubtedly come up during the class. They would cover anything from correct positioning of the body, movement, flow and the list goes on and on.

I realize the value in sharing knowledge and encourage students to ask questions as this is how one grows, especially in the beginning. I see each person as an individual and what works for one may not work for another and I find the challenge very exciting. That is one of the reasons why I truly appreciate each question that is asked or thought that is shared as this gives me an opportunity to continue to grow and I hope it gives others the opportunity to grow as well.