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Motivation- Useful & Useless At The Same Time

Thursday, October 22, 2020 (Part I)

Woke at 4:30am this morning, a little later than normal, and I'm on my mat at a shockingly late 6:00am.  Far too much time dawdling, and watching re-runs of Great British Baking Show on Netflix (#maryberry4lyfe). 

Today is the third morning of practice this week.  For whatever reason, I've felt decreasing amounts of enthusiasm for my practice as the week's progressed (shouldn't I be feeling more enthusiastic as the week goes by, and my flexibility and strength grow?).  

One of the tenants/rules/principles that I've learned through my practice is that discipline beats motivation.  In other words, forcing yourself to do something you're not motivated to accomplish is an exercise in good mental health, as your "feelings" and "motivation" will fluctuate with the wind.

Time to begin...

Thursday, October 22, 2020 (Part II), 

No mojo in this morning's practice,....and that's ok.  

Prayer, meditation, Asanas, and closing sequence all were fine, but not great....and that's ok. 

Feeling a bit unfocused....and that's ok. 

Tomorrow will (and always shall be) different. 


Namaste

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