by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Life is shaped by moments of great difficulty. One of the central tenets of Buddhism puts it this way: Life is marked by suffering, and that suffering is inevitable. This perspective may seem bleak, but growth happens out of difficulty and suffering. Here we are...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Humans are social creatures. We seek out relationships with others to shape our lives through love, belonging, empathy, compassion, and value. But many people feel lonely and socially isolated, which are frequently linked to serious health conditions. Matter of...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
“A thousand mile journey Begins at the feet.” Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching This passage from the Tao Te Ching might be one of the most famous because of its inspirational message: All you need to do on your journey towards a better life is to begin. Step. Just Do It....
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Light is returning. The natural world is waking, and spring green is bursting forth everywhere. Light is precious and life giving, and for that reason, the Sun and its light are often associated with the transcendent and seen as evidence of the divine around us. The...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Certainty of Change I am a creature of habit. I like my routines with the set quality of certainty sketched into a daily schedule. Such habits create a bit of order against the backdrop of a day that has yet to unfold—a little like the comfort of buoys...