Jan 21, 2008 | 4:27 pm
Intention or In Tension?
This morning I woke up early and went to my gym for a yoga class. It had been my intention to add that to my weekly routine – to start the week out with centering and stretching and breathing. And half way through, I was again reminded of how my body is still flexible and that there’s always room to grow. And then the instructor said something…
Marsha said, “release any part of your body that’s in tension.” To many people, that might not sound odd. The thing is that I heard, “release any part of your body – that’s intention.” And it got me thinking about intention and what it’s purpose is.
For the past three month’s I’ve gone to bed Sunday night wanting to get out of bed on Monday morning, head out to the gym, and work my body. Then I lay there, and lay there, and lay there some more. Finally I get up because I have work, I have other important things to do. Last night and this morning were different.
When I went to bed last night I didn’t wish or want to get up in the morning. I simply said, “I am willing to get healthy.” This was my intention. I naturally woke up early, did my usual hmmming and hawing and remembered my intention. I sprung out of bed. I was ready. I still had to pack my bag for both the gym and work, brave the blowing cold wind, and get to the gym. Nevertheless, I was on my way.
When the instructor encouraged me to “release…in tension,” I paused and remembered that the last hour I had been in intention. There was no tension about getting up out of bed, getting dressed, picking out clothes. It all flowed through me with ease.
It’s been awhile since I gave any homework. What I want you to do is to say, “I am willing to…” and then stop. Feel how that phrase sounds. Repeat it. Say it five times quickly. Just repeat “I am willing to…” and that’s the beginning of intention.
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Truly Yours,
Joseph Lyons