In the ancient times disciples were first
exposed to "Conditioning" much before the teacher taught any
thing else. This concept of "Conditioning" is
actually very basic and very important. A musician before
performing for the main act goes through rehearsal. This prepares a
person for the actual real performance. Before an examination one
does some preparations. Conditioning is about getting ready, being
prepared physically, emotionally and mentally for any task that lies
ahead.
To condition oneself, solitude, quietude and
some degree of isolation is required. In this way we prepare
ourselves fully prior to the task. Lets say if one wants to mobilize
positively in life in the form of faith and acceptance and desire to carry
on life in a balanced manner one has to take oneself away; for periods of
time. Like a senior executive who would tell his secretary at
a particular time during office hours. "No calls, no
visitors". "Its time for me to go and meet myself".
Good results and productivity depends largely
on much we concentrate on our work, if my body aches, or my mind is on
something else or I am emotionally upset over something, then I don't feel
like working. I might make a lot of attempt and put my best efforts
but since I am not "into" it I cannot do justice to it.
Therefore, the right kind of conditioning takes care of the physical,
mental and emotions sectors of our lives. With the right
conditioning we can know what to do with our lives. How to work, how
to earn money, how to live with people around us, how to act in
challenging and difficult situations, in pleasant situations and thereby
we position ourselves to be open to intuitive unfoldment of a spiritual
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