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Stability of Mind and Body

Stability of Mind and Body

People are like children—they cling to external stability as if it were their last straw. But it's like playing blind man's bluff: when you open your eyes, you realize everything is crumbling.

Then panic sets in, a collapse both physical and psychological. To keep from falling apart, you must hold on first and foremost to your mind.

Don't break your own rules, don't lose your sense of self, and don't change your beliefs for the sake of external conventions. Catch yourself doing this, or you'll only gain Instability within.

The quality of Stability is here to help you.

By the way, you can test your Stability, at least your physical one. Do 5 Stability exercises after the test, then check yourself again.

Here's the test. Stand on one leg and close your eyes. Time how long you can hold it. Time yourself again after doing the Stability exercises. Note the difference for yourself.

What difference did you get?

Questions & answers

How is external stability connected to your psyche?

External stability is an illusion that crumbles when conditions change. To avoid falling apart mentally and physically, you must rely first and foremost on internal stability, maintaining your rules, beliefs and principles regardless of external circumstances.

How do you test your stability?

Stand on one leg and close your eyes, timing how long you can hold the position. This is a test of physical stability. Repeat the test after completing stability exercises and compare your results.

What happens when you lose internal stability?

When you break your own rules, lose your beliefs and change them for the sake of external conventions, you develop internal instability. This leads to panic and collapse—both mental and physical.

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