Patience

Over the years, perhaps the most important thing I have learned from Alexander's discoveries is the value of patience. If "end-gaining" is the quintessential dis-ease then patience is an important part of the perfect cure. Alexander's concept of inhibition is totally dependent upon your being patient as you begin your exploration of new ways of moving. Patience is also the keystone for a wide range of other disciplines from professional athletics to spiritual practices.


"Patience is a wonderful and supportive, even magical practice. It's the way to develop courage, the way to find out what life is really about...We don't have to criticize ourselves when we fail, even for a moment, because we're just completely typical human beings; the only thing that is unique about us is that we're brave enough to go into these things more deeply and explore beneath our surface reaction of trying to get solid ground under our feet."

Pema Chodron

"To hit a ball really well you have to be patient. You just have to wait and if it's fastball you have to wait very quickly.

Alex Rodriguez
Future Hall of Fame Baseball Player