Greetings to all from the northern outpost of the schools, where the sun barely sets this time of year and the weather is amazing. I have never seen Aberdeen look as sunny and bright as I did on arrival yesterday, in all the years I lived up here. Last night we did Sabre, Sword and Staff, which was great fun, pictures soon. Today we will be at Anneke's for our usual June outdoor sessions. Tomorrow will be back at Balvack, hopefully also outdoors.
When outdoors at Fetternear, here at Balvack or over at Finzean, we often get to practice amongst fine old trees, mountains on the horizon and soft grassy earth under our feet. This is a great privilege, and cause for celebration. Doing T'ai Chi in a nice room with your classmates is a great thing, but being free to do so outside is a fine blessing. Where ever you are today, sneak outside for a bit of practice somehow, even if your day looks like it will be very busy. Even if it's just while the tea brews, go outside. Midsummer approaches and the time is perfect for some concerted practice, of whatever kind: Form, partnerwork, meditation, Heartwork.
Time for me to go and get ready to teach.
Our local swans last week they are much bigger than this already!
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