A main thing to be watchful of is the creation of conflict in the mind.
When we are on a path, then we feel we “should” do something else, or “should” be doing it differently, instantly we have conflict.
The conflicted mind is frustrated and unfortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to engage in this conflict as we interact with people, crowds, news, media…
We even create it ourselves as we look and compare with others.
Understanding the nature of this conflict is important.
It allows us to set a “trajectory” – a direction. A flag in the sand a “ways away.”
Then we can work backwards. What is the direction that we feel might serve us? What type of “intention” have others had who have gotten to this place.
I hear trainers, coaches, exercise professionals tell clients all the time how something “should” look. But instantly they are creating a divide between themselves and the client, plus a conflict within the mind of the client, who – might not “look” like that to begin with, in any particular movement or exercise.
The alternative is:
“Let’s explore this posture.”
“We are looking for this to feel a certain way.”
“Try this and tell me what you feel…”
It doesn’t mean don’t coach the movement. It means we become aware of the state of mind you tend to facilitate. In terms of learning (the goal), an abundant state of mind is always superior.
