A MASTER’S WISDOM

JUST PUSH!!

Greetings to the Wonderful Students
of Shaktis' Elements:

When you first started your lessons enthusiasm filled your waking days.....Remember? You couldn't wait to get to class and you enjoyed practicing in between those days. After awhile as you became more familiar with the class structure did you eliminate some of your practice and then promise you would do a serious work out but save it later for class? Well......

Pushing yourself in class is always good. You get the extra boost from your fellow classmates and the spirit of the workout is always up. However, can you still recall your teacher's voice telling you to "Practice"?

Sometimes you're told to do work on a specific technique or movement and you may not understand why. Hmmmm, what happens if you do it for awhile and don't see any benefit what do you do? Does frustration set in because its not turning out the way you think it should? How do you feel? Some students begin to have doubts and assume it has been in vain and question themselves, the instructor and even -------- the art.

Let not those thoughts permeate your mind for failure has not happened dear student. Let me encourage you to Practice, to PUSH on. Because many times the secret of the movement can be revealed during your special solo time. Also, strength is gained, patience is taking root while relaxation and flexibility are being experience in different layers.

By being Obedient to your instructor and the Art you also exercise your Faith. And the more you practice the stronger and deeper your faith is planted in the Art, your teacher and Self. When you practice more the movement and your body develops a symbiotic relationship. You flow with ease. The faith in your self and technique spirals upward.

At our annual seminar "May 4-6" when we get together for Tai Chi and Tea (and you know I love that so much! :=), the review, roll back, press forward and spring steps we take will be inspiring & fun! After our in depth practice you'll find a lot of things will be easier and clearer. With all the work and classes you've been taking a new vista will appear. However, until then by all means just P.U.S.H.

When you get frustrated over a technique - P.U.S.H.
When everything seems to be out of step....Just P.U.S.H. If you cannot remember the new technique Just P.U.S.H.

P = Practice
U = Until
S = Something
H = Happens

Have Faith..... you are getting better,

Have a Magnificent Month-

Oso Mfundishi
Tayari Casel