PARSHVA HASTA EKA PADA KOUNDINYASANA The Problem: Finding Balance For many Latter-day Saints, the day after General Conference is a lot like the day after New Years—it’s when our personal resolutions begin to fall apart. There are two main reasons why I have lost my motivation only hours after feeling so stoked: 1) I end up either trying too hard and burn out, or 2) I balk at my mammoth spiritual goals and give up in exasperation. I call this tragic pattern— The Zeal Cycle . It begins with a moment of inspiration that then leads to a spasm of fervor ( or feelings of guilt ) for not having accomplished one's goal. This results in discouragement and complacency. After some time has passed, we seek inspiration again. As a yogi, I have dealt with "The Zeal Cycle” as well. I often feel intense feelings of inspiration right after an especially cleansing yoga class, or witnessing someone demonstrate an INSANE yoga pose. I'm like, "I want to do that, rig
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