Leidee

I purchased one set (can't remember which) and didn't find it helpful. I cannot recall the editing one way or another - I know some of his books have been poorly edited but I still understood the message and, like you, I have a number of ppl to train with in "real" life so the books have only supplemented those things I learned. You know, if you are interested in a flash card system that was really effective for you, it may be best to sit with your teachers and get them to go through things while you take notes and then make your own cards. Would probably be more effective cos you would know your own shorthand and the areas you feel you are weaker in etc. Out of interest, how long have you been training for? (just for my own curiosity )

I don't know about the whole dodgy practice aspect but, generally, I wouldn't bother with the cards. I have a number of books which I only read as a reference to what my teachers have recently told me. Is there not anyone who can show you things personally? I understand it is a bit harder if you cannot find someone to train with but I don't think the chi cards will solve the problem for you.

I count myself very lucky to have a very gifted tai chi teacher who can show me the martial arts applications to many of the moves within the forms - it does give some very helpful understanding of the nuances. Tai chi to me feels like expansion and contraction...the force moves out when necessary and the force stores up internally when necessary - always at a balance. Wayfarer - if you do follow the tai chi path and it does provide some balance between the warrier/free spirits aspects of your personality, I would be very happy to hear about your experiences. Good luck with it!

I was considering my previous post...I may just use a different terminolgy... There are days when "Stella has her groove back" (as in the movie title) and days I don't even know where Stella is and why the hell she took the groove with her! I guess I have just accepted whatever groove-like mode I am in as a transitory thing...nothing is constant, and grooviness can fluctuate in its levels.

I don't know what enlightenment is. I guess I don't really think about it much.

Hello Enjoy meditation, qigong and tai chi. Enjoy sharing ideas/experiences. Leidee.

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