Meditation continues to be exciting, immensely beneficial, and challenging. As it should be, and accepting that fact has been an interesting place to explore. Whenever I finish a meditation, even as little as 5-10 minutes, I always feel grateful I had the chance to do it My consistency can be lacking at times but feel like i meditate at least 1-2x/day for 5-10 minutes each time. I appreciated the comparison at the mention of how Erick Godsey views modern technology as affecting our ability to focus on how we go to the gym for physical fitness and trial. I find myself with many options and pursuits to help my current situation, but I get distracted by the sheer abundance, and the overwhelm that inevitably kicks in. The constant "showing up" at the gym is accurate for me. 1) My attentional capacity is not where I would like it to be. It takes me a little bit to get into a good flow of concentration when I sit down to read a book, or engage with something productive or tied to my purpose work. Somedays are much easier than others so it is something I am continuing to work on 2) If I was honest and couldn't choose a 7, which I think is a pretty "safe" standard score to choose :) I would go with a 6. area for improvement! 3) I start my weekdays between 530am-630am at the gym, I begin my time there in the sauna for 15 minutes or so. I try to do a guided meditation via Bluetooth earphones. I also have tried to listen to a mindful audiobook which I deem a form of meditation but may not be ideal if viewing it a purely isolated intent for meditation. Listening to Eckhart Tolle "Power of Now" at 6am alone in a sauna is very peaceful, or perhaps Mastery by Robert Greene. i then meditate in early afternoon, often time another guided meditation with an app like Waking Up. Walking meditation has been excellent but it is rare that I do say in silence. I have a handful of shadow work meditations I sometimes go to if I feel called to it. I do have to say that I dont meditate as often as I'd like to at night. Most nights are set to cooking, dinner, cleaning, and then very likely too much netflix or other less engaging activities. probably lends to my attentional capacity lack. something I intend to work on going forward!

This is amazing. I'm excited to see more conversations about this practice/concept. I have been in and out of journaling for the last couple of years, but I was more consistent the previous six months. I am also a bit all over the place in terms of function, schedule, and intention. I essentially have several journals to organize specific categories and topics I'd like to journal about/on. - One may be considered my "primary" - its mindset, personal reflection, and shadow work. I also have some notes on exercises I may do when listening to self-mastery/growth pieces of content, whether it is podcast, video, audiobook, or the like - I have a creative writing journal where I am trying to flex that creative muscle and create a work of fiction. Lots of world-building, premises, profiles on potential characters, plot development, more so a brainstorming guide - trip journal - when holding medicine space on my own or the rare occurrence where a very close friend joins me if I feel called to write something down whether it is a dream, inspiration, reflection, note to future me, insight, question, or answer I have it at the ready to write in. I dont use it as often. I'd love to use it more in that space, but I often feel overwhelmed by the physical action of writing when in that physical and mental frame. Maybe I can utilize it more when I'm on my way "down"? This will be tested out later :) - Dream journal - I love the practice of writing down my dreams. I have been entirely new to the practice since I discovered the book Insomniac Dreams, profiling the author Vladimir Nabokov's experiment on whether his dreams were somehow manifesting certain themes, emotions, and images in his waking life. Or if they were recollections of his past self. I haven't finished the book, but while I have some issues with its structure and Nabokov himself does not write it, it's still fascinating. I almost instantly forget my dreams upon waking up despite now being a frequent dreamer. I make that distinction because for years, when I had an unhealthy relationship with cannabis, I'd never dream, or if I did, upon waking, I wasn't aware that I dreamed at all. Something I am thankful for about my more controlled use and view of cannabis in addition to the other benefits I have seen when restricting its use. But I digress... - Daily Stoic Journal - I have fallen off this practice I started months ago. Typing all this out reminds me that I'd love to return to it. However, essentially, Ryan Holiday's daily stoic book, for those not familiar with it, has an excerpt from a popular piece of stoic philosophy each day of the year, with a reflection or brief analysis by Ryan Holiday about the quote. Each month is tied to a specific theme, and the daily pages support the given theme. I write the stoic passage into the journal and add my 2 cents afterward. When i was consistent it was a nice brief practice. I'll be returning to it tomorrow ;)

@Corbin Sellers ahh yes I love the field notes! i need some myself!

1) I do believe the community is and can be a supportive and transformative force. I think its important for people both new and experienced in self-development/mastery to not do it alone on an island, the insights and learning potential for doing the work within a community container can only help grow my understanding. The whole "find your tribe" concept is paramount here 2) I think live calls and interaction is beneficial and I do see those on the calendar for December so will hope to join sunday 7am! tonight I will be cooking and may not be super available for the deep work session. that does sound incredible tho, bookmarked for next Tuesday! 3) I am currently focusing on my daily imperfect action, no matter what I need to focus on staying consistent with some step that helps me towards my goals of finding work ideally within this space or at least a company that aligns with my own values and passion 4) I think a lot of the content id like to explore in addition to what is currently is available is just on the other side of my interaction level or score. level 3 looks like it unlocks a lot incredible content so ill work my way up ;)

I think I've noticed a change in my normal state at social events. especially around the holiday with all the social energy and interactions that when I'm in conversations if I can take a 30 seconds to remind myself to take 3 great breaths while the other person is talking that it helps ground and relax me. My social introversion at work but be conscious of the breath is something to monitor, its a muscle that needs work and support.