Splash Posted October 5, 2015 Hello. I would like to learn what I can on this site to supplement my Tai Chi and of course, my time on this earth. I'm making my 71st trip around the sun--which has included much Zen and Buddhist study, martial arts, and 30 years of wrestling with "right livlihood" issues as a San Francisco Police Officer. In conclusion, I hope--like me, you can see the opportunities an Officer can have to try and have a positive effect--even among those who are troubled. I worked hard enough that I don't try to hide that I was a cop. I hope this is a satisfactory introduction. I look forward to learning things here. Best, Splash 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang Posted October 5, 2015 Hello and welcome. You are accepted. Glad to have you as a member. Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum terms and rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Chang and the TTB team ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted October 5, 2015 Hi Splash, Welcome, and may your time here be enjoyable. We have another retired police officer member who has been here for quite some time: Manitou I am retired Army. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted October 5, 2015 Hello and welcome, Splash. These are bizarre times where an ex-cop mentioning that simple fact is akin to an ex-con outing himself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang Posted October 5, 2015 Hi Splash, Welcome, and may your time here be enjoyable. We have another retired police officer member who has been here for quite some time: Manitou I am retired Army. For the record I am both ex military and ex police. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daeluin Posted October 5, 2015 Hello Splash, and welcome! In Chinese Astrology there is an idea of achieving balance within something like a family role. You are created and nurtured, and you create and nurture. You control and guide, and are guided and controlled. This guiding is related to what is called the "Direct Officer", and functions similar to an Ambassador, or one's conscience. Having a strong and uncontested Direct Officer is considered to be very important and auspicious. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted October 5, 2015 Welcome, great to have someone with your experience here. After years of Tai Chi many look into Qi gong practice. There are many short easy routines out there like Pen gu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lZVdt8t2WQ. Some consider consider Tai Chi a branch of Qi gong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted October 6, 2015 Hello. I would like to learn what I can on this site to supplement my Tai Chi and of course, my time on this earth. I'm making my 71st trip around the sun--which has included much Zen and Buddhist study, martial arts, and 30 years of wrestling with "right livlihood" issues as a San Francisco Police Officer. In conclusion, I hope--like me, you can see the opportunities an Officer can have to try and have a positive effect--even among those who are troubled. I worked hard enough that I don't try to hide that I was a cop. I hope this is a satisfactory introduction. I look forward to learning things here. Best, Splash Due to your age, you don't want to waste too much time going down paths that lead no where, or to very litle development. If you have questions - [email protected] *Respect Brother* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted October 14, 2015 It can indeed be hard to let go of the security labels can bestow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanlung Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Hello. I would like to learn what I can on this site to supplement my Tai Chi and of course, my time on this earth. I'm making my 71st trip around the sun--which has included much Zen and Buddhist study, martial arts, and 30 years of wrestling with "right livlihood" issues as a San Francisco Police Officer. In conclusion, I hope--like me, you can see the opportunities an Officer can have to try and have a positive effect--even among those who are troubled. I worked hard enough that I don't try to hide that I was a cop. I hope this is a satisfactory introduction. I look forward to learning things here. Best, Splash Welcome! Perhaps something of what I wrote might help you on your taiji path. Or at the very least, give you food for thoughts or have you ROFLYAO http://thedaobums.com/topic/24575-taijiquan-styles/page-4 and http://www.shanlung.com/oldtaijichuan.html Taoistic Idiot if not lurching to the left will be reeling to the right Edited November 1, 2015 by shanlung 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
