Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wednesday Practice - Day #8 in the rotation
The Details:
It's a balmy 65 at the house. It rained overnight. I've a few chores to do today. I did get the lawn tractor up to Jared yesterday along with the motor for my weed whacker and my little chain saw too. Both needed to be serviced. I may go it and get my flu shots for the season. I may check with Jean about a visit with Paul too.
The Practice:
I was experiencing inertia this morning and having a challenging time approaching my practice.
It was getting later and later so I finally disciplined myself to start (that's key). I had been negotiating with myself most of the morning. I decided to start with a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms Set. I used Mud-Wading Stepping throughout the Set.
Next I did a full round of the original 10 Exercises. At first I was going to just do the first few of The 10 and do what I call a 'brief warm up' but last week I decided that I would just leave out all the 'extra's' (the +). I right at the edge; I'm afraid if I add another thing I wouldn't be able to approach my practice. My advice to myself:
Don't think, just do!
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I & II. I remained focused on observing from a third party perspective.
Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong
FYI - I started with Baguazhang practice.
Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on using high quality basics and the correct sequence.
Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on connecting my abdominal breathing with my techniques.
Next I used a Dragon Cane to do Modern Arnis Cane Anyo's 1-4 (both sides) I had a challenging time with #4 on the left side. I ended up facing the incorrect direction, so somewhere along the line I turned the wrong way. Oy!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday Practice - Day #7 in the rotation
The Details:
It's 60 at the house. It's foggy this morning. It looks like the last warm day. It's forecast to be cooler tonight and tomorrow. I'm going to get a ride into town with GG later this morning, to get the Lexus and drive it home.
The Practice:
I started with acoustic guitar practice then went to The Driveway and did a brief warm up while I was waiting for GG.
When I returned home after picking up the Lexus I went out to The Deck with Echo and did a Round (right side) focused on feeling and monitoring The Taiji Principles with a meditative mental focus. I consciously connected to the quality of my mindfulness and meditation.
Next I went out to my main practice area and did a round of Yin Fu Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Form Changes 5-8 (both sides) tuned into using the correct sequence, posture and direction. I recited the names of the postures where I could.
Next I did two rounds of Anyo Pito. I did two rounds because I got a bit confused during the first round. I flushed it out during the second round. I mainly focused on using the correct sequence.
Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on using the correct techniques in the correct sequence.
Next I did a round of Taiji Double Dao focused on shoulder health during the 'round the heads'.
I returned to the house to journal today's practices.
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Monday, October 6, 2025
Monday Practice - Day #6 in the rotations
The Details:
It's 58 at the house. I've got a trip to Spofford Lake later today to dismast the O'Day 17 and get her home to Leyden. I've got to check with Tommy about picking up the Lexus.
The Practice:
I started with acoustic guitar practice. I'm at the point where it becomes substantially more challenging to pick up the guitar and start my practice. I have faith that daily practice makes a difference in the long run. The challenge is the short run. Once you're sufficiently down the path of daily practice you will end up feeling that you should be better than you actually are. At this point perseverance demands self-discipline and faith in the process. Still.....
Next I went out to The Deck and did a full round of The 10+. I spent a fair amount of time on the first Song Gong exercise focused on positioning my tail bone as I turned my waist from side to side. I also focused on the 'triangles' one by one and then adding them all together.
Next I went out to my main training area and did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I remained focused on expressing Jin with my fingertips and feeling the earth pushing up against my feet.
Next I did a brief Healing Qigong
Next I did a round of Anyo Anim tuned into sequence using high quality basics and visualizing the applications.
Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on mobility and agility.
Next I did a round of Lo Family Staff (right side) focused on sequence.
Next I started the substantial project of acquiring Lo Family Staff on the left side. Oy Vey!
I returned to house to journal today's practices.
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