Dear soul,
Kindly open your meditation journal and answer the following questions on the third day page.
Please write your responses below.
How many times have you missed meditation?
Answer 1.
I'm doing great because I meditate every time.
Answer 2.
I missed meditation one time.
Answer 3.
I missed meditation two times.
Answer 4.
I missed meditation three times.
Or answer 5.
I missed meditation four times.
Question How long can you hold and concentrate your attention under your nostrils,
Without losing it?
In other words,
How long do you remain fully aware of your breath without getting distracted by thoughts and sensations?
1.
Less than 10 seconds.
Answer 2.
10 seconds.
Answer 3.
20 seconds.
Answer 4.
30 seconds.
Answer 5.
40 seconds.
Answer 6.
50 seconds.
Answer 7.
1 minute.
Answer 8.
I'm a pro.
I can concentrate for more than 1 minute under the nostrils.
Question How many times have you missed meditation?
At what time will you start tomorrow's morning practice?
Choose a time between 4.
30 and 7 o'clock a.
M.
And write your answer in the following format.
Tomorrow morning,
I will start my practice at.
.
.
And write the time you will start.
Answer 1.
4 o'clock a.
M.
Answer 2.
4.
30 a.
M.
Answer 3.
5 o'clock a.
M.
Answer 4.
5.
30 a.
M.
Answer 5.
6 o'clock a.
M.
Answer 6.
6.
30 a.
M.
Answer 7.
7 o'clock a.
M.
It's very important to start your morning meditation between 4.
30 and 7 a.
M.
You can say 5.
30 or 6 a.
M.
,
But you will notice a tremendous difference if you can meditate,
For example,
At 4.
30 a.
M.
Now please write below the time for your evening meditation tomorrow.
Question At what time will you start tomorrow's evening practice?
Choose a time between 6 p.
M.
And 9 p.
M.
And write your answer in the following format.
Tomorrow evening,
I will start my practice at.
.
.
And write the time you will start.
Answer 1.
6 p.
M.
Answer 2.
6.
30 p.
M.
Answer 3.
7 p.
M.
Answer 4.
7.
30 p.
M.
Answer 5.
8 p.
M.
Answer 6.
8.
30 p.
M.
Or answer 7.
9 p.
M.
You can choose any time,
6.
30 or 7 p.
M.
As you prefer,
But you will notice a huge difference if you can meditate before 9 p.
M.
And go to bed right after meditating.
Great!
By sticking to these guidelines,
You are already cultivating responsibility and determination.
Thank you for your attention.
That's all for now.
When you're ready during the day,
Move on to the next audio recording.
You're almost there.
