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From:	Hemant (199.198.254.100)
Subject:	Karma Yoga and the athelete
Date:	February 19, 2007 at 4:53 am PST

I know this is a bit off topic but I thought it would be a good place to post this.

I've been going through a bit of turmoil at work (underappreciated, overworked, political environment etc.) which has turned me to spiritual teachings and yoga to try to deal with it.

It's been a hidden blessing because I feel as though I've been blind to my soul for a long time.

Which brings me to the relevant topic for this forum.

Do you exercise for the right reasons? Vanity? Wanting to "be the best" at something? I must admit that I have grown up with "A student syndrome" - a classic insecure overachiever!

It's SOOO hard to switch this off - but I realize now that I will crash if I don't...

The theory of Karma Yoga is that you perform your duty to your best ability, and accept the result as being out of your hands...is this too high a standard for weight training? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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