Most mornings I can be found practicing Taoist Tai ChiⓇ arts in my carport. As I practice, my attention is sometimes interrupted, waylaid by something as trivial as a song, a random thought, or a scene. Or the ambush may be driven by an emotion which takes me on a roller coaster ride. Each time this happens, returning my awareness to the slow, tranquil movements grants me some distance from the turbulence.  I become an observer of my thoughts and my emotions. I find myself in a calmer and quieter place. In a more mindful place, more present, with my body and mind more connected.

There is a tension between these two states. There is the busy, distracting mind versus the calm and quiet of the practice. The random thoughts are like waves crashing on a beach, whereas the movement of my Taoist Tai ChiⓇ  practice is the force that gently draws them back.  There are days when I’m consumed by my thoughts but with daily practice I feel more and more calm as time goes on. In my heart, I know that with consistent practice, the tranquility of the calm waters will continue to grow. 

~ Sean

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