Just as the weight shifts, In Tai Chi, slowly from the right leg to the left, the seasons shift from fall and winter to spring and summer. Balance — the Tai Chi — is in the middle between the the two – The Equinoxes.
For the sake of this continuing discussion on the Tai Chi of the Seasons, Spring and Fall are when the weight is on both feet, evenly. Winter is shifting the weight onto the back foot. Summer is when the weight is committed forward.
In terms of Tai Chi and Qigong theory, we are in the season when the weight shifts back — in preparation. Later the weight shifts forth — in expression. We are now in the season of preparation, restoration, reflection. No wonder there are so many holidays this time of year. But then — if this is the season of rest, recovery, preparation and reflection, why do most rush around so crazily?
In the Tai Chi of Life, it is the season to lean back, consider, read, write — deepen the breaths of life. Even as I do the work of composing this Blog-thought I am reminded to breath deeply, stop for a moment and count my gratitudes.
Maybe this week, some moments of reflection, a little more Tai Chi, reflection on balancing work and life!