itself. It is when we are perfectly centered.
             Some authors use imagery to give us a more realistic and experiential explanation of this concept of harmony. In Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit, Donna Farhi explains that, "when we become the same midnight sky that fills us with awe, we remember, however briefly, our place in the scheme of things." To me, this description is beautiful because, when I picture that fascinating midnight sky, chills run down my spine. Similarly, in The Ultimate Athlete, George Leonard uses imagery to exemplify what that surge of energy would feel like:
             Can you remember a spring day in your thirteenth year? A
             seductive breeze, a few white clouds sketched by a careless
             artist, the sun striking maddening smells from the moist earth
             encouraging unaccustomed pulses in various parts of your body.
             Furthermore, in his analysis, Leonard discusses the experiences of several athletes. One professional golfer admitted that "when I'm in this state, everything is pure, vividly clear. I'm in a cocoon of concentrat
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