So, two days ago, I failed. I screwed around on the Internet until about one in the afternoon, then went out with three things in mind: get a cup, get a new kettle, and sit down with Kahne and Smid for an hour or so. For various reasons, including Marissa coming home early from Hong Kong, I was unable to complete any of these tasks. And unable to do so even until I went to bed.
So, yesterday, I sat down just before lunch and did my multiple mentality exercises. When Marissa and I went shopping for scarves and gloves, I did window-shopping. I memorized the list of observation and concentration exercises (plus a few more that have been suggested to me in private). And I meditated.
I still feel like I let myself (and you all) down. But I don’t want to paper it over and cover it up, so I’m being completely truthful about it. I could try and pull a double today, or let it slide, or knock back the scheduling (switch over to Exercise II on Sunday instead of Saturday, etc.). How do you think I should handle it?
Let me know in the comments. Right now, I believe I have some homework to do…
Is that all? I mean yeah, you let yourself down, but as long as you realise it and redouble your efforts to not make a habit out of it you’ll be fine. You’re parsecs ahead of me!
And life goes on
hang in there
Bob and Celeste
I elected to Keep Calm and Carry On. I’m still switching over to Exercise II tomorrow because I feel I have learned Exercise I (and have chanted out the alphabet backwards, the interlaced alphabet (in two variations) and the transposed alphabet (in four variations) just now to double-check it).
If this happens again, I’m either going to move back the schedule or let it slide.
Good luck with your practice, guys.
Rather than beat up on yourself, know yourself.