Know yourself

Much of the tai chi training is about untangling the knots that society has tied us in.
This is a difficult, complicated and often frightening process.
Not everyone wants to know themselves, or cares to probe deep beneath the surface.

Many philosophical traditions have urged people to "Know thyself!"
It is a fundamental precept.
Koan represent an example of how zen seeks to accomplish this goal.
There are many other ways to explore your own consciousness.

The first step in getting to know yourself a little better is simply wanting to.
If you open your mind, you have already started.
Do not dismiss anything, or you will retreat from understanding, and withdraw into the familiar...