My taijiquan teacher used to tell us, “Before you start your practice, imagine putting on a robe that’s covered with … Continue reading Dancing In The Silence

Words matter. But more than that, they have matter. When our words become part of the cultural language, they exert … Continue reading Learning To Speak A New Language

I was riding my bike the other day along an empty country road. Several miles out, I found myself wondering … Continue reading Waking Up

My oldest niece turns 50 today. How did that happen?! Of course, it only takes one look in a mirror … Continue reading Cherish Completely, Relinquish Unconditionally

When I stepped onto our deck this morning to practice taiji, the forest was dripping with an early mist. We … Continue reading A Song Of Stillness

A class in taijiquan usually begins with how to walk. It seems odd, given that walking is something we’ve been doing … Continue reading When In Doubt, Check Your Feet

When I was growing up, every couple of years my family would take a road trip from our home in … Continue reading Looking Back, Being Here

There’s a simple, 5-minute qigong exercise that’s uniquely suited for the challenges of sheltering in place. Called Radiance Qigong, it reduces tension, … Continue reading Creating Freedom In Confined Spaces

Life has tilted sharply on its axis. Even the vocabulary is different. Social distancing. Sheltering in place. Flattening the curve. … Continue reading Finding Shelter

I live within five miles of the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. As a result, I’m currently … Continue reading Living Joy