Make time every day to rest in a dimension deeper than thought, as this is the only way to maintain a connection to your inherent goodness and primordial awareness, preventing you from mistaking your thoughts for reality.
Regularly check in with your internal mind states, discerning the full menu of thoughts, fears, and conditioning, then consciously choose to align with and give life to what is wise, kind, and generous within you.
Offer yourself a pardon for your current state, acknowledging that your conditioning is not your true self, and approach self-correction with a ’no’ rooted in love and care, which is more transformative than one born from anger, fear, or shame.
Employ noting practice by softly labeling internal experiences (e.g., ’thinking,’ ‘planning,’ ‘anger’) as they arise; this creates distance, breaks identification, and helps you discern what you are under the influence of, preventing you from getting lost in mental narratives.
Discover a deep satisfaction by not actively seeking it, recognizing that contentment and peace are often present when you stop the compulsive search for them and cease arguing with the present moment.
When experiencing overwhelming emotions like anxiety, redirect your awareness to a different part of your body, such as your feet touching the ground, to find a sense of fundamental okayness and titrate your experience, allowing you to tend to difficult emotions with care rather than being overwhelmed.
When experiencing difficult emotions like anxiety, act as an empathic witness for yourself by creating a safe space, wrapping yourself in warmth and affection, and acknowledging your feelings with care, just as you would for a loved one.
Apply the precept of ’not taking what’s not ours’ beyond literal stealing to include not taking things personally, and not taking on the suffering or intergenerational trauma of your family that does not belong to you.
When observing intergenerational trauma or personal difficulties, question your loyalty to suffering and ask yourself if you are taking on more than is helpful, discerning what truly belongs to you versus what is an inherited pattern or personal identification.
Cultivate an ‘ancestor practice’ by remembering that your ancestors are supporting you, viewing yourself as being at the ’tip of the spear’ to break unhelpful family cycles, and drawing strength from the intention to not pass on detrimental patterns to future generations.
Make sure to get enough sleep, as it is crucial for upgrading your life, maintaining an even keel, and is considered the ‘apex predator of healthy habits’ because nothing good happens without it.
When meditating, avoid turning it into another goal or ‘becoming,’ such as trying to be a perfect meditator or judging your posture, to prevent it from becoming just another game to ‘get good at.’
Remember and reflect your inherent goodness, especially when facing external judgments or internal doubts, because forgetting your own goodness can lead to desperation and unwholesome actions.
If you lack the inner resources to meet an overwhelming experience, it is acceptable to temporarily distract yourself, such as by taking a walk, to allow the difficult feelings to pass.