Stillness

Different pulls in different directions for mind , body and soul makes one indecisive. The trios act independently on their own frequency without synchronisation. The task become so tough when the desires of mind , body and soul are at loggerheads. A vicious war starts in the mind to know which one is right and takes one to right path. This duality of right and wrong keeps one confused and ultimately leads to status quo or no decision.this breeds stillness in thought and act. To come out of this stillness would be the first task.

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