Author Archives: taichiguitar
I’m too busy!
Much as I enjoy playing my guitar and practicing Tai Chi forms I find making the effort to get started is a challenge. Sometimes this can take the form of me believing that I have so much to do that … Continue reading
We are all beginners sometimes.
Today at the Tai Chi club we had, as is often the case, two new members – complete beginners. Unusually our teacher decided to teach a completely new form to the whole class. (He had recently been training with a … Continue reading
Learning is a journey
Learning is a journey – it is not a competition. Learning is about you – not others. Maybe they appear confident and more able. Perhaps they have had more experience – perhaps they just learn at different speeds. Keep going! … Continue reading
New learning
Good to meet new groups today. I will make a post each day, and as a starter I will remind everyone that the real learning will take place in the space between lessons. Slow and repeated practice will be rewarded … Continue reading
Wecome
To all those who have joined with me either playing guitar or enjoying Tai Chi – and to all those who have taken steps to learn new things – wecome. I will post regularly on this site – information, helpful … Continue reading
Ok! So it’s not a guitar!
Discovered beautiful five string banjo music from ‘Brigg’s Banjo Instructor’ (Boston 1855). Played lots and felt better for it! Also completed reading @The Tao of Pooh’ by Benjamin Hoff.
Today
A day of being in the moment – reading and playing guitar. And twenty four steps and sixteen fan. Mellow.
Playing in the Park
Today I will play my ukulele in the park to please and entertain!
Twenty Four
Beautiful sunny morning, blue sky and twenty four steps. Delightful way to start the day.
Movement brings stillness
Breathing, listening, feeling……..then moving. Gentle and in the moment. Balance and harmony.