In the same way, we cannot see the future but we know that it is there to come. Thus this links a powerful positive thought to a physical action. In daily Yoga practice, we can build the awareness that whatever hardships we have experienced in life, whether they are emotional, psychological or financial, there has always been enough of the necessities of life. This means that all of the stress that we have experienced in relation to our 'security issues' has been unnecessary. It is this fear that is the root of stress which can also destroy us.
Studies show that the number one killer in America is heart disease.
Stress plays a primary role in this and many other diseases. We know all this subconsciously but in times of stress or anxiety we tend to overlook these simple truths. As the sages say she or he that knows enough is enough always has enough. Tao Te Ching an ancient Chinese philisophical text Yoga brings these simple truths to the foreground of our conscious mind. We now have a reservoir of calmness and equanimity to tap into.