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From the quote above,
it sounds like Jim Rohn might be familiar with, (or at least be at home
with), some of the observations of Shambhala Buddhist teacher Chogyam
Trungpa. Trungpa was a big fan of learning good habits when you are not
under stress. Learn them during the good times.
When we're under stress,
that's when we revert to habit. We lean on them to carry
us through. That's also when we see exactly what habits we've been acquiring!
It's not the time to be changing our habits. That change takes concentration,
support and the leisure to manage the stress that comes with that change.
A pillar under stress
from a heavy building is going to break at its weakest point. That's the
same with people. When we're under stress, our weakest habit will become
our breaking point. So when the going gets tough, habit will be what keeps
you going - or not. Take the time to solidify good habits when the going
is good, so they can keep you solid, when you need them.
From a yoga standpoint,
that means finding ways to fit your practice into your day. (If that's
tough to manage, allow me to recommend the Yoga Snack approach
- squeeze your yoga into your day in little bits, wherever and whenever
you have a minute.) Unless you do it regularly, it is not a habit. If
you can make it a habit, you'll find, under stress, you'll naturally turn
to it. You'll automatically notice and slow down your breathing to relax.
You'll turn to a favourite stretch, almost without thinking about it.
With enough practice, when times are tough, you'll crave and make time
for your yoga practice, just because you want the escape!
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