似停非停 "Appears to stop, but does not stop"

This is another of my favorite sayings from the arts. It is meant to evoke an internal awareness as well as an external expression.

From the outside at times it might seem like the tai ji or qi gong practitioner has come to a complete rest, and there are times when you should, and it is in those moments you continue to observe and listen for the subtler rhythms of the body and motion taking whatever time is needed to occupy your space.

This is the permission to find your own rhythm with a movement once you feel the body, mind, and breath harmonize.

This is the space between the breaths where there is no need to rush into the next moment.

It is the ending and beginning of movements.

It is your practice from one day to the next:)

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