Alongside the break, I had been mulling over whether to start studying a weapon as a part of my Tai Chi studies. And if so which weapon. I had been thinking about it on and off during this monthlong hiatus without any real conclusion. So while getting back working on the form this Monday, I came to an epiphany. (For those curious, I think I’ll study the saber because it has both a kung fu and tai chi form).
It reminds me of my old approach to design in school. If I ran into an intractable design problem, I’d often take a nap. Shutting down your brain for a little and then cranking it back up was often the best way to cut through the haze and make some decisions.