The philosophy of taijiquan would advise not seeking to make a goal, or psyching one's self up against the other team, but surrendering one's self to the game, and suddenly finding one's self in the zone. Respond to the needs of the moment, just as one would do in a sparring match.

Even in something like driving one's car to a session, one can mentally prepare one's self by existing in a state of total focus, not getting disturbed by the passage of other drivers or distracted. Living one's life according to the principles of a practitioner who fully embraces taijiquan makes you a better person, just as practicing Tai Chi Chuan makes one more adept at life. Life becomes more meaningful, less stressful, and also one finds one's self more skilled and better prepared to meet adversity and embrace joy....
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