CHAPTER 36
Relax
Relaxation allows us to recharge, stay calm and make full use of our energy. When we relax, it’s like the kinks being loosened out of a hose. Our energy can flow freely, without obstruction. And as the energy surges through our body we regain the natural drive to take action.
To be at our best, however, we need a balance of tension and relaxation. Imagine what would happen if you lost the ability to tense the muscles in your body. You’d collapse in a heap. Tension is an important part of life. We need it to do most things. But living with unnecessary tension is like trying to drive a car with the handbrake half on. To move forward at an unrestricted speed we need to release the brakes.
Most of us have become used to living ...
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