Thank you!

I finally arrived at the YMAA Retreat Center (https://ymaa-retreatcenter.org/about) this past Tuesday! I sincerely thank each of you who made this opportunity possible for me to take advantage of through your financial and/or moral support. Being here is truly a once-in-a lifetime experience--to study under the daily guidance of an acknowledged Grandmaster, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. I dreamed of this type of training for so long in my life and now, in my senior years, I've been blessed with this gift.

Of the 16 candidates that applied for the 3-Year Program, 6 of us were selected (5 men and 1 woman). Our training officially began on Thursday at 6am with an hour of meditation. The 3 days since then have been full with physical training, discussions and reading, and chores. It's only the beginning of a long journey of self-discovery and cultivation, but I'm clear that this is where I needed to be for this stage of my development in the healing arts that my father introduced me to so many years ago.

I will keep you apprised of my experiences through periodic posts in this blog. You can check in whenever you desire and post your comments and insights or questions. Our training schedule is very robust and most days it appears Ill be ready to call it a night by 9pm. If it takes me a minute to reply to your posts or questions, I hope you'll be patient with me.

Be well,
Doc

Meditation Gazebo southwest slope
Photo credit: RJ Woodbine