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Speaking of beginnings, I started taking Tai Chi a couple of weeks ago. I actually thought about taking Aikido originally, but Tai Chi sounded so much more soothing. I am not really interested in combat, but in finding balance. I tend to stress – a lot – and I needed a way to feel centered – somehow and at least once a week.

The forms are hard to remember if I don’t practice.  When learning a new form I usually end up feeling more like a bull in a china shop than a graceful warrior. But, it is all in the process. And I have to remind myself of that. That has to be the one thing I truly enjoy about Tai Chi, is that it is not about competition, it is not about judging or even improving oneself (even though that may be a result). It is about mindfulness and about being in the moment. There is something extremely reassuring in that.

There is also nothing magical or mysterious about Tai Chi – it just is. And I like that. There is no Carlos Casteneda behind the forms and certainly no kool aid. It is simple. You either do it or you don’t and if you don’t, that’s okay too.

So this started out as an experiment – to see if Tai Chi was a good fit. I’ll keep attending classes and see how it goes. If I decide that I want to stop – no big deal. But if I decide to continue…then, who knows!