Use Mind and Not Force: A Taiji Memoir

Use Mind and Not Force: A Taiji MemoirThe title Use Mind and Not Force: Taiji Memoir clearly captures the key theme of this work. Written by one who has studied and practised taiji exercise for forty years, this work draws on the authors lived experience, as he presents the case for us all to be more mindful and less forceful in our approach to living in the modern world. It poses the important question of why many social problems we fight seem to get worse. There is a strong case for

The title Use Mind and Not Force: Taiji Memoir clearly captures the key theme of this work. Written by one who has studied and practised taiji exercise for forty years, this work draws on the authorÕs lived experience, as he presents the case for us all to be more mindful and less forceful in our approach to living in the modern world. It poses the important question of why many social problems we fight seem to get worse. There is a strong case for taking a fresh approach in dealing with such problems. The book covers many aspects of taiji including its founder, its history, its philosophy, its relationship to Chinese medicine and Chinese culture as well as many experiential moments in the course of learning taiji such as attending classes and forming a relationship with the teacher. It also includes a chapter on modern day role models of other taiji maestros.