13 “Musts” from Master T.T. Liang.
When I was studying with Master T.T. Liang, he used to tell
me, “Young man, you must do, or you must have, or you must try to, etc.” In the
last few weeks, I heard myself repeat a few of them in class, so I thought I’d
share some with you.
1.
You must relax.
2.
You must sink your chi to the dantien.
3.
You must have a root.
4.
You must unify your body.
5.
You must become sensitive and alert.
6.
You must learn all the forms and practices on
both the right and left sides.
7.
You must learn the complete system.
8.
You must invest in loss.
9.
You must practice every day.
10. You
must get a good teacher.
11. You
must try to make it correct.
12. You
must follow the Taiji Classics.
13. You
must become a rebel.
I had intended to write Master Liang’s explanation for each
and offer my insights as well. Instead, I’m going to make this interactive, or
not! If you write to me and ask, I will follow up for the one you are asking
about. If you say all of them, no soup for you!
If one of these “musts” calls to you, or you have no idea
what it means, or how to accomplish it, write to me. I will publish each one as
I do them. Or not!
Answers published on my Patreon Page:
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