May 05, 2005
Stabilizing EveryDay Mind = Key to Stabilizing "Racing" Mind
"Coach Ilg,
During my high intensity workouts and racing I�ve become more aware of my ego emerging at certain times.� When my efforts reach the upper end of my output of speed and power I notice my ego begins to create excuses for why it would be ok to stop, sit up�ect.� Example:� On Tuesday night during a training crit. I was in a hellacious break away of three (including my bicycle racing coach) for over 18 miles.� With 5 laps to go the field began to pull us back�we picked up the pace and it was just brutal, my mind started to say �well if you came off here it was still a great training effort, you�re the oldest guy in the break, good job�ect�� It required me to recognize my ego�s message and get back to the job at hand, however, �I almost sat up.�� Coach signaled me to attack with 1 mile to go, which I did,�I hung on for the win.��� Question:� any suggestions on how to get rid this ego chatter?"
- WF Student SM"� �
� Beautiful Warrior, listen closely. well, first CONGRATULATIONS you MOFO! tremendous talent you are!
and, as we continue our Work to Stabilize your mind,
your sport performances will only acquire quicker progress.
you are not yet ready to "get rid" of your ego.
mastering that egoic aspect of mind (ahamkara) during racing will come as a training effect
of your Daily Practices.
For now...what you do is anchor the Mind
with a Mantra during competition.
you are not yet ready to receive one from me.
have you worked with Mantram's before?
if so, elaborate.
stabilization of the ego during races, requires recognition of the 5 Mental States during Daily Life,
and then regulation of the thoughts of the mind (Manas) will come through regulation
of the breath during Pranayam.
with Practice, you will then feel a Wholistic Effect occur within the 'texture' of your everyday mind,
and your "racing" mind (pun intended)
will be amazingly
less dramatic and chattery.
you will see. i have integrated all of this and will monitor this in your Online Studies with me.
does this Help?
- coach ilg