Relaxation is important. But too much makes us drowsy, dull, and lethargic. We need to balance relaxation with alertness. This magical balance can pervade everything we do. When we are awake, be fully awake! Balance relaxation with alertness. When sleeping, sleep fully awake! Balance relaxation with alertness. When dreaming, dream fully awake! Balance relaxation with alertness. When eating, eat fully awake! Balance relaxation with alertness. When walking, walk fully awake! Balance relaxation with alertness. When meditating, meditate fully awake! Balance relaxation with alertness. In everything we do (and do not do), be fully awake. Balance relaxation with alertness.
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