From: Valuemetaphysics@aol.com
Date: Thu Jun 24 2004 - 00:58:21 BST
Part. 2.
This leads us to another important aspect of satori--living in harmony within
and with the world around us. When conscious thoughts do not disturb the
focus on the moment, the mind and body work together in perfect union. There is no
residual muscle or emotional memory that disrupts the flow of the moment.
Unconscious memories of seemingly contradictory perceptions are instead
understood to be complementary. The entire body functions perfectly right down to the
cellular level. One achieves maximum output with what seems to be minimal
effort.
As with anything involving regular practice, we experience successes and
failures as we move toward this place of satori. Yet as we continue to progress in
our efforts, we move closer and closer to this sweet state of existence.
Regardless the pursuit, in order to develop our ability to allow ourselves to
exist completely in this place, we must practice being in the moment. We can best
cultivate this through our yoga and meditation practice. We begin to observe
our thoughts arise and slowly, with practice and acceptance, find more
stillness in them. (See last month’s article “Mind the Gap” for more on quieting the
mind.) As the mind becomes more calm and focused, even in the most challenging
yoga pose, we begin to see how there can be stillness in the effort. We
explore our physical and mental boundaries and know what it is like to explore our
edges with gentleness instead of force and pushing.
When both mind and body are completely engaged, amazing things can happen.
Effort produces a much greater result when it is put forth with looseness
instead of tension. Creative ideas begin to flow, and energy is used much more
efficiently. Then, just as things begin to flow when one is moving out of
stillness, things open up in life, and it too begins to flow. Obstacles that have long
blocked our path are suddenly removed, and doors begin to open with ease.
There is much practice required in getting to this state of satori. But through
understanding the difference between pushing and forcing, and moving with
intention without attachment, we recognize that being in the “sweet spot” is
attainable in every moment of our life.
http://www.yogaisyouth.com/community/articles/0305sweetspot.htm
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