The following is an excerpt from an imaginary conversation between a student and master teacher. It explores the platitude of “Find your Center,” from my series about the dangers of traditional teaching that uses misunderstood concepts.

Student: Oh, great wise master, how can I find my center? My` teachers always tell me that I must dance from my “center,” but I find that very difficult to understand. My “center” feels so elusive and I can never hold onto it. Continue reading →