Their aim was
to discover the essential nature or real constitution of things,
which they called 'physis'.
The term 'physics' is derived from this Greek word and meant therefore,
originally the endeavour of seeing the essential nature of things.
(Fritjof Capra)
Exploration
When a child discovers their universe, they do so through
play.
A playful mind is not tense or uptight.
In Dynamic Balancing Tai Chi we learn in the same
way.
Students are encouraged to explore every
neigong in partnership with other people.
This approach is cooperative and experiential.
By practicing with others we can find out what works and what does not.
Other students can offer assistance and obstruction - both of which require
you to adapt, change and progress.
Find out for yourself
The beauty of play is that you do not have to believe anything.
You can find out for yourself.
If something works, examine the physics behind the success.
Why did it work?
Can it be improved upon?
If something fails, figure out why it failed...
Unselfconscious
Adults forget
the advantage of play.
Once you remove the barriers of right and wrong, approval and disapproval -
you can totally relax.
If you make a mistake, so what?
It is only play.
When you can relax and just be yourself, your mind will open to new
possibilities.
You can see the wonder of things and laugh.
You may start to play in other areas of your life...
Martial science
Our tai chi
cannot be learned by copying somebody else.
You need a profound understanding of
what you are doing and how it works.
The imagination must be engaged.
Without play and exploration, you will have tai chi classes filled with
students who possess absolutely no grasp of what they are practicing.
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