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is absolutely particular to him; it is not the same rhythm as his
neighbour's. But even as the seasons follow a certain rhythm,
regular enough on the whole, so the individual life has its sea-
sons. And when one studies oneself attentively, one finds out
that there are even certain repetitions of analogous circum-
stances at regular intervals. Even, very sensitive people become
aware that there are certain days of the week or certain hours
of the day when they can do things more easily. Some of them
have particular difficulties on particular days and at particular
hours; some on the contrary have better inspirations at par-
ticular moments — but every one has to find this out in himself
by observation. Naturally it is far from being absolute, it is not
strict, and if it is troublesome, it can be eliminated very easily
simply by a little effort of resolute will. But if it helps, one can
make use of it.
And all this, each thing having its own rhythm, well, it
makes an extremely complicated criss-crossing of rhythms,
which results in what we see: something which seems to have
none — because it is too complicated, it is too complex.

Use of the waves of Time
Well, if... let us say, you know... we are speaking of yoga...
if you observe in yourself a certain repetition of conditions, for
example, that at a particular hour, a certain time of day, in cer-
tain circumstances, it is easier for you to concentrate or medi-
tate, well, you make use of that by doing it at that time.
Naturally, you must not become its slave; one can use it
but it must not become a necessity so that if the hour has gone
by one can't meditate then. But if it is a good help, one uses
the help; it's all a matter of observation.
If you study yourself you can become aware that in the year
certain periods come due not only to personal conditions but

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