Prior to the Covid restrictions I had really enjoyed tai chi classes. They were held at a local high school and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable, and extremely patient with our group.

There are all kinds of advantages to taking Tai Chi including flexibility, meditation, and relaxation. It is an age old form of martial arts. When you learn the movements correctly, when done quickly, they can incapacitate an opponent. I don’t wanna do that so much.

But back in 2019 I was on a nice soft beach in Cuba. The soft sand was warm beneath my feet as the morning sun was rising. There were a few others on the beach and I decided to do my tai chi. I closed my eyes, I slowly recited and repeated my mantra, and I completed my tai chi movements. I reached an inner peace that I had never ever felt in my life. I can’t even find the words to describe it. It was like I was one with me. For maybe the first time in my life I didn’t care who may be watching me. I wasn’t concerned where anybody else was. And all I cared about was enjoying the moment.

And next week I will be back to tai chi classes. I wish that I would be able to practice at home or at the park or anywhere without having to worry that somebody’s watching me. But you know what, I feel better about me than I did even four years ago. I’m really gonna love this.

May I be safe. May I be healthy. May I be happy. May I live with ease.