Gathering Chi
"Most people are simply Cut Flowers.
Severed from their root, they slowly and continuously expend energy until, in the end, they wither and die."
—Chungliang "Al" Huang
Founder of Living Tao Foundation
Chinese-American Philosopher, Teacher and TaiJi Dancer
So why do we practice TaiJi?
Because the movement, the slow speed, the meditation -- the discipline of it, acts as a "net for life energy." It's all around us of course, but the practice allows us to gather it and steadily, slowly recharge our reserves and enhance our lives.
Consider that our contemporary life habits are (in many cases) not built to enhance our energy, but actually to expend it. Every thought, action, practice, meal and relationship either adds to our store of life energy -- or depletes it.
TaiJi is an ancient system of wisdom and practice which allows us to add to our store of energy and use it in ways which benefit not only us as individuals, but also our families and communities.
As we study and eventually master the art, we become more and more aware, and part of the subtle energies which comprise the living system. "Self Cultivation" is the phrase we use to describe "Gathering Chi," learning about the art itself and its root culture, and the myriad of things which enhance our abilities to live and serve ourselves and others...
As you grow as an individual, and a TaiJi player, your life becomes not only fuller and healthier; but more deeply connected to Tao.
Reach out and Gather Chi!
