I agree the word tension can be debated, but the polarity I am describing here is precisely how to get relaxed while trying to achieve something (the challenge you mention). So there is an element of tension, we could say though that it's in a different plane. It's more alike a yang force, a container, a holding, a projection... "attention" is itself containing the paradox, we can't reduce it to "no tension"
I agree the word tension can be debated, but the polarity I am describing here is precisely how to get relaxed while trying to achieve something (the challenge you mention). So there is an element of tension, we could say though that it's in a different plane. It's more alike a yang force, a container, a holding, a projection... "attention" is itself containing the paradox, we can't reduce it to "no tension"
What do you think?
Even though I do enjoy the topic, I am not sure that I agree with the full content:
1. tension is what stress is all about: the word comes from tensing a spring that can lose its elasticity.
2. attention is in the flow (when you're up to the challenge with your talent), a-tension or no tension.