Dear Rawn, >> While certainly amusing the way you've phrased this last statement, these statements are unproductive. As Bardon pointed out in his little essay on the subconscious mind, it's important what you tell yourself everyday, day in and day out. When you say things like "I am quite weak", then you will remain quite weak. I strongly suggest that you stop telling yourself these things and start telling yourself that you *can and will* grow stronger and stronger with each day of practice.<< I understand. Many thanks, Rawn. NB