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* '''Awakening from Daydreams:''' Can you use ambient sounds as triggers to return from daydreams or distractions back to reality?
* '''Awakening from Daydreams:''' Can you use ambient sounds as triggers to return from daydreams or distractions back to reality?


== Step 2 - TODO ==
== Step 2 - Learn About Non-Judgement ==
 
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=== Lookouts ===
 
=== Skill: "Cup of Thoughts" - Thoughts can be observed ===
 
=== Checkpoints ===
 
== Step 3 - TODO ==


=== Lookouts ===
=== Lookouts ===
* '''Emotion Observation:''' You'll become more aware of your emotions as entities separate from your core being, observing them come and go.


=== Skill: "Sound Soak" - Sounds can pull you out of a daydream ===
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=== Checkpoints ===


 
=== Skill: "Commuter's Calm" - Emotions can be observed ===
 
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* '''Lookout: Observation of Thoughts:''' As you go about your day, you'll begin to see how you can observe your own thoughts like a bystander, not a participant.
* '''Lookout: Mind Clutter:''' Throughout your journey, notice the clutter in your mind and the constant chatter of thoughts.
* '''Lookout: Emotion Observation:''' You'll become more aware of your emotions as entities separate from your core being, observing them come and go.
* '''Lookout: Impermanence of Thoughts and Emotions:''' Notice that your thoughts and emotions, regardless of their intensity at the moment, inevitably pass away.
* '''Lookout: Focusing on the Present:''' As you practice, discover how you can choose to focus solely on what is in front of you, instead of being carried away by thoughts.
* '''Lookout: Awakening from Daydreams:''' Observe how ambient sounds can serve as anchors, pulling you out of your daydreams and bringing you back to reality.
 
==== Skill: "Commuter's Calm" - Emotions can be observed ====
* Start your daily commute just like any other day.
* Start your daily commute just like any other day.
* As you sit in your car, or on the bus or train, notice how you're feeling.
* As you sit in your car, or on the bus or train, notice how you're feeling.
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* Use this usually stressful time to become more in tune with your emotions and their transient nature.
* Use this usually stressful time to become more in tune with your emotions and their transient nature.


=== Checkpoints ===
* '''Emotion Observation:''' Can you identify emotions as they surface and observe them without being consumed by them?


== Step 3 - TODO ==


==== Skill: "Mindful Munching" - You can focus on what is in front of you ====
=== Lookouts ===
TODO
 
=== Skill: "Mindful Munching" - You can focus on what is in front of you ===
* When it's time for your next meal, sit down at your table with your plate of food.
* When it's time for your next meal, sit down at your table with your plate of food.
* Before you begin eating, take a moment to appreciate the sight and smell of your food.
* Before you begin eating, take a moment to appreciate the sight and smell of your food.
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* Practice this each time you eat. With time, you'll find it easier to keep your mind on the task at hand.
* Practice this each time you eat. With time, you'll find it easier to keep your mind on the task at hand.
* Clean up after your meal, maintaining your focus on the present moment.
* Clean up after your meal, maintaining your focus on the present moment.


=== Checkpoints ===
=== Checkpoints ===
* '''Checkpoint: Observation of Thoughts:''' Can you now see thoughts arise, exist, and pass away without getting entangled in them?
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* '''Checkpoint: Mind Clutter:''' Are you more aware of the constant chatter in your mind, and can you let it be without getting swept up in it?
* '''Checkpoint: Emotion Observation:''' Can you identify emotions as they surface and observe them without being consumed by them?
* '''Checkpoint: Impermanence of Thoughts and Emotions:''' Do you recognize the transitory nature of your thoughts and emotions?


== Destination ==
== Destination ==
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== Resources ==
To learn more about these concepts, see the following articles.
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