tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633767611605153908.post2636820871492208081..comments2023-10-31T10:00:19.380-05:00Comments on Bikram 60 Day Challenge: 201/304 - Intention vx. ControlDuffy Pratthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05160837024667969180noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633767611605153908.post-18184545292900618642009-11-02T09:06:32.821-06:002009-11-02T09:06:32.821-06:00I've thought more about it, and I think you ar...I've thought more about it, and I think you are probably right. It's another way of getting at the idea of being fully present. I also like your way of putting it -- being involved, but not forcing.Duffy Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160837024667969180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633767611605153908.post-54337004694334723732009-11-02T08:32:37.096-06:002009-11-02T08:32:37.096-06:00I thought it was a little disappointing that, with...I thought it was a little disappointing that, with all the profound things Jung had to say, we got "One must be able to let things happen." And yet, as the Meditation shows, there is in fact a great meaning here. Like you, Duffy, I am not sure I totally get the meaning of beginning with a clear intention, and then letting go and watching the universe respond. But I think this may be another way of getting at being "in the zone." Ie., "Be the ball, Billy"; or (my favorite), "When the music plays the band."<br /><br />But I think it is a great awareness to try and develop in pranayama - being consciously involved, but not forcing. In a way, GRANTING BEING to the breathing.Bosconoreply@blogger.com