- Diverse meditation practices : Logged multiple meditation sessions including labeling, do nothing, concentration, walking, and self-inquiry, totaling around six hours.
- Preparation efforts : Initially spent significant time on retreat setup which delayed the start of meditation practice, but now feels prepared for smoother days ahead.
- Essence of mindfulness : Highlighted the challenge of maintaining mindfulness during everyday tasks, contrasting it with seated meditation, and acknowledged the need to improve in this aspect.
- Unexpected self-inquiry depth : Engaged in profound self-inquiry earlier than planned, finding deep contemplation to occur spontaneously, with moments close to self-realization.
- Strategic approach to inquiry : Emphasized the effectiveness of self-inquiry after sensitive mindfulness work, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of mere conceptual thinking.
- Sense of mental resignation : Expressed a peaceful acceptance of the isolated meditation environment without distractions, with a readiness to further the momentum of practice.