Chapter 1: Daily Reflections

As I start my day, I often find myself pondering the question: “What joy am I looking forward to today, and how can I best serve those around me?”

One of the greatest joys I anticipate is the chance to play VR minigolf with my family. A new course, Atlantis, featuring sharks, opened last Thursday—Nicki will absolutely love it!

In terms of service, I’m preparing to record a segment with Tananarive for our ADHD TO A’s project. I’ll be interviewing her today, and she’ll interview me tomorrow. While I don’t expect the session to be perfectly organized, I’m sure it will be insightful and profound. We have dedicated countless hours to this work over the years, and I trust her to distill it into something actionable.

After her recording, I’ll review her insights and determine what we need to address next. I plan to use the Hero’s Journey and the Chakras as a framework, allowing for flexibility when necessary.

We will connect everything to the Morning Ritual, which is crucial: focusing on each parent individually, then together, followed by family meetings, and finally the child's ritual, which should be done alongside a parent initially but transitioned to solo practice as soon as possible.

The best analogy I can think of is that you look inward to identify qualities you wish to nurture within your child, exploring all three contexts: yourself, your partnership, and your family life. Remember, perfection isn’t required; genuine engagement is what truly matters.

Now, let’s consider how today and this week contribute to each level of my Chakras:

• Survival: Exciting career prospects solidifying my healthcare, which could be life-saving for my family.
• Sex: Joy and reduced stress enhance this aspect of life. Witnessing Tananarive’s brilliance and her dedication to helping Jason is incredibly inspiring.
• Power: I find empowerment in self-discipline, ensuring family safety, community service, and financial stability. This year marks a pivotal shift toward my next life chapter.
• Emotion: I deserve joy and aim to serve others, including my family and community. The better I become, the more I can give.
• Communication: Whether through creating fiction, teaching martial arts, or shaping Jason's behavior, I prioritize connection and learning.
• Intellect: I’m mapping out our journey in helping Jason build confidence and develop his problem-solving skills. He must find his own answers to life’s fundamental questions, and I wholeheartedly believe in his potential.
• Spirit: I engage with purposes greater than myself, envisioning a future filled with hope. I aim to impart wisdom that could have eased my mother’s fears, all while contemplating life’s profound mysteries and the legacy of giving.

I took a moment to reflect on these aspects, feeling invigorated with purpose and motivation. While I could focus on just three centers—body, heart, and head—this comprehensive approach is what I believe Jason needs to learn, and yes, I hold high expectations for him. Just as we expect children to grasp basic math and reading, this is equally fundamental.

These are merely morning musings as I gear up for what may be the most significant week of my life. I’m ready to transform fear into excitement—stay tuned!

Namaste

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