The Yoga practitioner in the classic tree pose standing on one foot, the other foot planted on the inside of the other thigh, arms raised above the head looks smooth and steady.
If you are the practitioner, it is not as it seems. The body may sway slightly as it adjusts micro balances. Toes grip the mat firmly. The mind maintains constant focus. The body feels energy from sole of the foot through the tips of fingers.
Someone meditating, perhaps you, from the outside looks so serene. But to the person, there are moments of serenity interspersed with moments of the mind wandering where it will.
The wise person goes deeper than what appears on the outside in order to understand the energy and dynamics.
Faith Venture 
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