Composure

In whatever we seek to achieve, it is he who is composed in the face of true adversity that will effectuate greatness. Regardless if it is a marathon, a challenging arm balance or in Lavera's case an upcoming bout, our ability to relinquish external distractions is imperative to our eventual success. Equanimity is often the difference between 1st and 2nd place and should not be allowed to be our undoing. This is applicable in every aspect of our daily lives. How often do we find ourselves losing control of our ability to reason because of external factors? Because of this, action is often created when it is not neccisary and avoided at times when it is. To quote the Gita, "He who can see inaction in the midst of action, and action in the midst of inaction, is wise and can act in the spirt of yoga."