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| Level Your Life [The Level of Fatigue][3.56] |
Fatigue
Fatigue is always a factor in life.To resist it means
fighting the inevitable visit by this unwelcome friend, and the anxiety and
tension you create in the fight cause even greater fatigue. To triumph over
fatigue, assume a yielding posture by refusing to force it away or become angry
at it.Essentially, it helps to know that fatigue is a natural response brought
on by overexertion. It´s the body´s way of telling you to eat, rest or
reevaluate your daily routine.
Acknowledging this universal truth, the warrior can
relax, thereby relieving some of the fatigue.
Refuse to give more power to this nuisance as you
return your focus on the task at hand. Like always focus on small,manageable
segments and the important little things you can control.
Talk yourself through the fatigue by reminding
yourself that everybody experiences it at this point in the activity.It`s the
price we all pay for breaking through our limitations.
Affirm to yourself : "I feel strong - I can do
it. " Tell your body that you will give it sufficient rest when the
activity is complete."
In many situations, you might well remember that
fatigue is a feeling all warriors experience prior to entering the next level
of their potential. Such a positive attitude can reduce the pain to a tolerable
level. Nonresistance, yielding and blending with fatigue will help reduce it as
you discover a new-found energy.
Whatever technique you use, remember: fatigue is a
natural force that is an inherent aspect of exertion. It will always be a
factor. If you blend and flow with it, it will fade into the background.
Declaration: Don´t resist and it won´t persist.
Fatigue is a familiar friend, a necessary entity in exploring my potential.
Reflection: What have I learned from my past experiences
with fatigue ? What do I plan to do when fatigue strikes again ?
[paraphrased and inspired by Spirit of the Dancing Warrior]
