Santa the Ultimate
As Warriors or Taiji Practitioners, what do we do with Santa? (When my beard is big, I could be Him, but…) what does he teach us?
Think about it.
Who’s Naughty and Nice?
He distinguishes naughty from nice.
So do you. Though you might call it something else, like following the Way or making deliberate decisions, whatever you call it: you make distinctions. You can sense rigid, mean, defensive people, and you notice easy-going, relaxed, kind folks.
I bet you give presents to some and not others, eh?
Santa Fashion for Taiji
If you train outside in these cold, dark days (and I think you should) — you dress like Santa too! Okay, maybe not the red suit with white fur fringes, but if you live in the North (like I do), then it’s likely that you’ll wear boots, a big coat, a hat, and some gloves while you train.
Does Santa wear a bathing suit near the equator; dress like a beach-bum in Australia?
Your Jolly Taiji Belly
If you’re getting Taiji right, whether you consider yourself too thick or too thin: you’re getting a holly-jolly belly. Because your belly is softening and becoming more resilient, even if you can still flex that six-pack, you’re inclined to soften some, sinking your energy right down into your abdomen. It feels good.
And funny.
You’re laughter grows richer and purer too — just like Santa — perhaps you’re less likely to be offended and more likely to find eccentricities, personal nuances, and a little weirdness in others and yourself more and more funny.
I hope so.
Happy Holidays
Ho Ho Ho.
