R&R - A Scientific Understanding

I just read a review on Amazon of Herbert Benson’s book “The Breakout Principle.” Dr. Benson was one of the first scientists in America to systematically examine the practices of Eastern meditation and the processes that occur in the body as a result. What struck me in the review of the book, was that it outlined what I’ve found to be true during periods of R&R after intense periods of practice. Here’s a direct quote:

* Stage one begins with a hard mental or physical struggle.
* Stage two involves pulling the Breakout trigger, completely severing prior thoughts and emotional patterns - the doing “it” part.
* Stage three is the `peak experience’, or performance element of the process.
* Stage four is a return to a `new-normal’ state, meaning one with enhanced mind-body performance patterns.

This is the reviewer’s breakdown of the book’s message. Basically, don’t forget to take a break now and then.

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