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Post by Steven Barnes on Apr 20, 2004 19:24:50 GMT -5
Using the "Grease the Groove" 5MM technique is ideal for many aspects of life, and not for others: strength, flexibility, balance: great. Cardiovascular endurance: not so great. Emotional calm and centeredness: superb. Several times a day one can stop and center, taking an opportunity to become calm and "in-control" rather than allowing the day's stress to whipsaw you back and forth. My suggestion: at every hour divisible by 3 (9, 12, 3, 6, 9) stop and listen to your heartbeat for one minute. Then, practise the "Be Breathed" breathing for a minute. One can intensify this by using a Club bell or Kettlebell exercise, again allowing the compression/expansion to actually breathe for you. This is central to the system. Then, use a stretch such as a Sun Salutation to release any lingering tensions in your body. A three-minute break to juice your day more healthfully than a cup of coffee!!
Steve
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Post by KaliMan on Apr 20, 2004 21:03:51 GMT -5
I was wondering if you can help me apply these ideas to writing--as a Sci-Fi guy, you must have some thoughts. Or does physical energy matter in this arena? Thanx!
KaliMan
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Post by Steven Barnes on Apr 21, 2004 13:07:19 GMT -5
I specifically discuss the Hero's Journey on the 5MM. First, look at the way this pattern can be found in almost any piece of fiction. Note also, that in really good fiction, the pattern is used creatively--stressing some aspects, omitting others. Now, take a look at the yogic Chakras, the seven levels of a human being. These are the levels of character. What you look for in writing is the match between the external story world, and the internal world of the character. These are the stories worth writing. Energy allows you to sweep away the cobwebs, focus on the task, and it can take huge energy to attempt to dig deeper and deeper day after day. The ego resistance alone is boggling! So--energy, focus, and balace all go together--balance allows you to unleash that energy without destroying your life, and this is no small consideration!
Steve
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