I truly feel like my entire adult life has been shaped by meditation! When I was a teenager the first form of meditation I ever learned was Tan Dan meditation at World Karate Institute. Little did I know that this simple breathing practice would open the door to an ongoing meditative practice that would have profound impacts on my life.

I thought it fitting on Independence day to share a couple of sketches inspired by my time in the Marine Corps. The Raphael above is a sketch I really enjoy. :) I drew him around 2016-17 ish. I like it, kind of simple and to the point compared to a lot of the other work I'll be sharing with you in the future. Before we dive into those check out the piece below...

Honesty is always the best option. :)
Striving to be honest I tend to begin by seeking the root and then investing in loss. In this case my investing in loss is opening up and being vulnerable to you through placing my words on screen for all to see. Seeking the root in this context is outlining my original intentions for this blog, so here we go...

Welcome to my first blog post on Honest Tai Chi.
I hope this blog becomes a place you enjoy visiting that helps you shift into a more peaceful, joyful, and loving life.