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Learn to Relax, If You Want to Be Succes Learn to Relax, If You Want to Be Successful in LifeThe subject of relaxation is a big topic and a very important part of the Happy Venn Diagram. Whats more, true relaxation not only makes you feel good, increases self esteem, but it also puts your manifestation powers on after burners.This may sound like a paradox, almost a contradiction in terms. Have you not been told that you need to be pro-active in order to achieve? Action is the thing that gets you what you desire. Sure, I cannot and will not argue this essential part of making dreams reality.However, if you know the Bhagavad Gita, you will know that action and non-action are valued equally by Krishna in his conversation with Arjuna.Knowing when to take action and when to stay away is one of lifes secrets. It requires a balance of mind, body and environment to facilitate optimum timing free from interference.Most of us have a somewhat flawed idea about relaxation. Relaxation is not about sleeping excessively, going on holiday, or seeking out so called relaxing entertainment, like sitting in front of the box and be brainwashed, or some other form of mental or physical intoxication. These activities only distract you from a problem you may have and delude you into thinking that you are relaxing. Alcohol and television slow down your mind, which means you enter a less frenzied state for a while, however, true relaxation is very different.With practice you can enter a state of true relaxation at will. Actually, in seconds. However, if you are experiencing feelings of guilt, anger and fear, as many of us do, you will find it hard to truly relax. You will need to do a little mental house cleaning first. Because, true relaxation requires a mind free from guilt and fear. Both guilt and fear are the biggest enemies of progress and success. They stop you from being in touch with yourself and your life. This artifical feeling of separation is painful and induces more