To be able to win with tai chi principles requires a great deal of time and
effort.
In the meantime, without proper guidance,
a class commonly descends to its lowest common denominator;
the domination of strength and aggression over softness and sensitivity.
(Wolfe Lowenthal)
Solutions
In modern society, people want easy solutions.
You have a headache, so you take a pill.
The headache may ease - but is the underlying cause being addressed?
Unless you consider the cause, surely the headache will return?
Quick fix
The 'quick fix' is a myth.
Problems that develop over
time usually take quite a while to fix.
Debt, weight loss, poor health - these things cannot be solved instantly.
Progressive, patient work is required.
Learning
Learning something new can take years of study and practice.
You need endurance, stamina and commitment.
Imagine if you could obtain a university degree after only one week of study?
Would you value it?
T T Liang said that you must steal the tai chi from your teacher.
The teacher cannot just give it to you.
If you must work for it, then you value it.
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