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Standing at the end of a diving board looking at the water never made the water warmer, but it will make taking the plunge unnecessarily hard.


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Standing at the end of a diving board looking at the water never made the water warmer, but it will make taking the plunge unnecessarily hard.
         



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Instead of asking, “How can I ease my suffering?” yoga would have us ask, “How can I better serve my brothers and sisters?” Because only in answering the latter can we hope to answer the former.

Instead of asking, “How can I ease my suffering?” yoga would have us ask, “How can I better serve my brothers and sisters?” Because only in answering the latter can we hope to answer the former.



Sculpting the future and healing the past can only happen through mindful action in the present moment.

Sculpting the future and healing the past can only happen through mindful action in the present moment.



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True power—not to be confused with worldly power—is found at that beautifuland sacred spot where will and surrender merge into an unstoppable force.



Forcing Your body into a yoga pose is like brushing your teeth with a wire brush. You may get rid of the plaque but gingivitis will be the least of your concerns.

Forcing Your body into a yoga pose is like brushing your teeth with a wire brush. You may get rid of the plaque but gingivitis will be the least of your concerns.





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