X-Ftn-To: Wade Humeniuk 

"Wade Humeniuk"  wrote:
>Surrender, control, demanding, trivial, important, soft, hard, rewarding,
>these are lots of words.  My big question when faced with this life and yoga
>is how does one know if ones practice is effective?  That my practice is
>getting me somewhere?  

If you don't know for certain after a couple of months of practice,
abandon the practice and find a better one. It's that simple. But, if
changing practices doesn't get you anywhere, find a better self. Then
the practice should also provide results.

>but just kick it out and do the driving yourself".  My thoughts used to be
>very elaborate and complex (deep).  But after these years of doing yoga I
>find that my thoughts have simplified.  I "know" I have made progress even
>without analyzing it anymore.

It depends on how you measure progress.

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