Painless, Trauma-free Post-Surgery Recovery
by Seiko Kikuno (Chiba branch)
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joined the Chiba branch in order to escape from the pain of sciatica and lumbago,
but T'ai-chi helped me escape from another problem which can only be termed
as "strange experience." In 1994, I was diagnosed as having cancer, and
had to have a major operation to remove the tumor. Before surgery, I was
able to face the reality of my situation thanks to the stability and peace
of mind I had gained through my daily practice of T'ai-chi. Even on the
day I was scheduled for surgery, I got up early and practiced the 99-pose
long form, and I entered the OR with a feeling of great acceptance. The
strangest thing occurred later: I never felt any pain! Upon awakening
from the anesthetic, there was no sense of pain at all, although there
was, of course, a strange sensation of dullness and lethargy. But even
while bedridden, I continued to practice ch'i-kung, and that dull,
lethargic feeling gradually faded away. At the same time, the healing
of the surgical incision-indeed, the healing of the whole body-was extraordinarily
quick. As soon as the stitches were removed, I was up on the rooftop practicing
T'ai-chi. I could feel as powerful as ch'i-kung might be,
T'ai-chi was even stronger, and am thankful for how it helped me recover.
I am for the rest of my life grateful to Master Jibiki and all the instructors at the
AJSMAF for their kindness and patience in teaching me the techniques of
Orthodox T'ai-chi Ch'uan. It not only helped me to pass through a difficult
experience unscathed, but also changed and improved my life and let me
filled with gratitude and great joy. |
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