When I take my time with my tai chi practice, as I did yesterday, it can take 40 minutes.
When I rush, because today is a busy day, it takes 12. There’s a difference between an intentional rush and an unintentional rush, though. Today was intentional: there’s stuff happening today. Other days, it’s a rush because I’m not paying attention.
There’s wisdom and knowledge in knowing what’s intentional and what isn’t.


[…] a lot of exercise from doing tai chi, although I’m definitely stronger and more limber. On Day 36/year 2, the issue was one of speed, and the difference between intentionality and unintentionally. […]