Re: [BardonPraxis] Will and willpower

[Andrew Llewellyn <andrew@...>]

Hi RM,

I had the same problem about 5 months ago.
After speaking to Rawn http://www.abardoncompanion.com/Halt.html
I decided to draw up my soul mirrors again - firstly concentrating on 
characteristics that stopped me from continuing the work efficiently. I 
then (& still do) employ the wish exercises to transform these traits into 
positive ones.

Cheers,

Andy


At 21:39 21/01/03 -0600, you wrote:
>Is there a difference between magical Will and old-fashioned,
>stick-to-your-diet willpower? In my experience the latter is closely related
>to things such as motivation, self-talk and various behavioral techniques
>(such as rewarding yourself for making progress). Or perhaps motivation,
>self-talk, etc., are just crutches for a weak will? I am unclear what the
>former kind of Will is however. Can anyone suggest some examples that would
>distinguish the two?
>
>Also, I am having trouble using whatever willpower I have consistently. As I
>round out my second month on the very first part of step 1 I find that I am
>having trouble with my persistence (frankly the exercises are boring the
>heck out of me). I fall off the practice wagon, I get back on, I fall off
>again (well you get the picture). I suppose the simplest advice that might
>be offered to someone such as myself is to get back on the wagon one more
>time than I fall off. :-) Nevertheless, I mustn't be the only student in
>history who has had trouble sticking to the practice routine. Does anyone
>have any suggestions for this repentant sinner? ;-)
>
>Sincerely, /RM/
>
>
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