The Middle Space

Life often finds itself in a quiet interval, where responsibilities continue, yet inspiration and meaning seem to drift away. This space doesn’t demand drama; it calls for steady presence and conscious growth. What happens here shapes transformation from within, as we learn to integrate insights into our daily lives.

QUIET SITTING: A Taoist Approach to Body Scanning, Rediscovered

Ever wondered where your mind truly resides? Dive into the profound realization that your mind isn’t just in your head but exists throughout every cell. This shift in perspective challenges conventional meditation methods that focus on mental monitoring. Explore how embracing this insight can lead to a more holistic approach to mindfulness, enriching your everyday experiences.

What Watching My Tai Qi Teacher Taught Me About Dedicated Practice

In this reflective essay, I describe a quiet moment during practice when watching my teacher move shifted how I understood my own progress. What first appeared as ease in my body revealed a deeper lesson about lineage, responsibility, and what mature practice begins to demand. By observing how the art travels through different stages of a teacher’s life, I explore how practice evolves from effort into care—and how, at a certain point, the work no longer asks us to improve alone, but to carry something forward with intention.