Circularity is ever present in our world. For example, the moon, the earth and other planets, and eggs are circular. The minute cells that constitute our body are circular. Even within the individual cell there are countess circles, including the nucleus, nucleolus, centrioles, and dropelets.

As we know, the symbol of the "Tao" or "T'ai Chi" (Supreme Ultimate) is a circle with the light half, yang the dark half, yin. Circles have no beginning or end. To me that signifies unity. It is interesting that one of the usages of the word "circle" in the dictionary for "come full circle" is to find oneself back where one started.

The complete and connective nature of circles is reflected in the name given to many groups, such as a woman's circle, social circle, and circle of friends. The ultimate connection between husband and wife is symbolized by a wedding ring.

For me, the oneness of circularity is most pervasive in cosmic consciousness. The circularity is in the oblong connectedness of the arms. In this still pose, I sometimes feel the archetype of a divine beholder and witness of the whole universe.

My beginner's class begins in a circle with rocking motion and bird flaps its wings. I do the same at the end of the class for cosmic consciousness.  In the full practice, when appropriate, the class is in a circle all the time.

Oneness appears and is reflected AS peace.

Peace can be found in flowing rhythm.

We see peace and serenity in the continuous motion of brooks, rivers, streams, and in the rolling waves of the ocean. We observe and experience this pleasant relaxed feeling in rocking chair, cradle, and playground swing. We notice calm in the flight of birds and the graceful movements of deer and members of the cat family. We see harmony in the willow tree which moves with the breeze, almost flows with the breeze. We feel peaceful when we witness the falling leaf, the floating snowflake, and the passing cloud.

Rhythmic movement reminds me of the mythical Chinese dragon, the symbol of wisdom and strength. I imagine this dragon moving gracefully between heaven and earth. It moves beyond time and space, with a freedom of body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Lately, I experience this flowing relaxed feeling most during rocking motion. I also feel it in all the forward and backward yin-yang movements of the legs,
especially as I glide back and forth in base drum.

Oneness appears and is reflected AS stillness.





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