Discovery

Each year I grieve the loss of some increment of functionality. The disease is. Fortunately, there are work-arounds -- hiring others, relying on loved ones, reorganizing how one does things.

At the same time, my tai chi practice leads to discovery and growth. Changes register internally -- most likely they are unnoticed by others. However, each change in mind-body awareness brings with it an illumination -- a 25 watt bulb. The mystery of our bodily experiences becomes richer. Most recently, small changes in activating the hip flexors has had a rippling effect on my practice. Something new is being revealed.