I feel it is time to make some big changes and ramp up my self actualization

[Jordan]

I feel like I am coming to the end of a 4.5 year phase in my life where I have been comfortable working 40 hours a week, meditating every now and then, enjoying playing video games, spending time with my girlfriend and rock climbing 1x per week.

I would like to make big steps to increase the amount of learning and insights I have every day. I want to have work that is much more creative, help people enjoy their life more. I would like to increase my baseline level of consciousness and develop a much deeper understanding of my mind, emotions, relationships, selling products, psychology, insight, learning, life purpose, my own personality my strengths/weaknesses, my body, my health. I would like to take better care of my body eliminating aches and pains I have.

I have enough money to last around 3 years of my regular expenses so if I put all my time into focusing on this, I could take 1.5 years off having a regular job without risking being broke.

More specifically I would like to understand and heal my knee pain, back pain, strengthen my body, increase my energy levels, cultivate inspiration/fulfillment, learn how to sell a product, learn how to create my own product and continue learning and having new insights every day. I would also like to spend large portions of time meditating and contemplating. I would like to alternate between trying many new things and contemplating and making new connections about those experiences. 

I plan to give my 3 weeks notice to my job in around a month after I use up my dental benefits and have a more well formed plan. Anyone have any opinions or suggestions of things I should consider as I start making these changes in my life?

[Terell Kirby]

Yoga works well for knee and back pain.

I'm also ramping up some big changes as well- i want to open the door to metaphyiscal insights by facing fear and stretching my mind. There are some practical things I am focusing on to get this done.

Actualized videos help a ton. Here is one of my favs:

 

[Jordan]

This is a great video. I haven't watched it since it just came out. I will start some stretching and yoga and see if it helps.

Notes:

Pillars of falling in love with life are falling in love with consciousness, health, growth, learning, investing in yourself, execution, creativity.

Consciousness- meditate, be inspired by / see / connect with the beauty in art, connect with your present experience, see potential in everything you experience. make your life a work of art. 

Health - holism and wellness. Make a choice to avoid health traps. Respect your life. Food, exercise, relationships, work, self image, mindfulness, focus, attitude, integrity.

 Growth, investing in yourself - vision of reading many books and connecting the info is fulfillment, how are you going to grow today in social skills, 

Learning, behavior change, making distinctions. put yourself face to face with an experiential problem.

Execution - self esteem tied to this, feel strong, joy from execution, reading, meditating, working, going to the gym, 

Creativity - life purpose 

The reward is all the steps it takes to self actualize. Deliberate practice. Visualization. Doing something new. Facing your fears. Not giving up. Everything you do is something you want to do because it is part of your purpose. Saying no to things that doesn't align with your purpose. Integrity. Find your top values, connect with the joy of looking at beautiful things. Have a super sober life. Build momentum. Living like a sheep, following the path of least resistance is the biggest sin. Set a high standard, take action, just start. Stop doing actions that make you disillusioned with life. Appreciation for things that take hard work. Face/going to battle with your demons. Start now. Live life consciously. Deconstruct reality in a way that leaves you in a state in not knowing and radiant beauty. 

  

Edited Friday at 09:51 PM by Jordan

[aurum]

@Jordan You might do well getting into bodywork and complementary healing modalities. Things like acupuncture, massage, Qi-gong, dietician, etc.

If you're really dedicated, you could even do chiropractic.

[Jordan]

@aurum I was impressed several years ago when I saw a Chinese healer take my girlfriend's kid that injured his leg from soccer and couldn't walk and just crack his leg and he was fine after. I said back then that I wish I knew how to do that. It seemed pretty cool. The problem I see is if you do a good job, you have no more patients  

[aurum]

7 minutes ago, Jordan said:

The problem I see is if you do a good job, you have no more patients  

Ain't no body that good.

[ExploringReality]

@Jordan

I have been killing it lately and I want you to be killing it too, here is something that works for me.

Kundalini/Ida/Pingala Balancing:

Breathing practices (pranayama) play a crucial role in balancing and activating the sushumna, pingala, and ida nadis. Here are some yogic practices to help you engage with these energy channels effectively:

 

1. Sushumna Nadi (Central Channel)

The sushumna nadi runs along the spine and is vital for spiritual awakening and energy flow. Breathing practices that focus on the sushumna can help activate the Kundalini energy.

 

Practice: Kundalini Breathing

 

How to Do It:

 

Sit comfortably in a cross-legged position (Padmasana or Sukhasana).

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.

 

Inhale deeply through the nose, visualizing energy rising from the root chakra at the base of the spine to the third eye.

 

•Peak Performance & Mastery: Step-by-step Blueprint

Here’s an expanded guide with a specific step-by-step blueprint for each aspect of your journey toward physical and mental mastery, all while balancing the responsibilities of raising twin toddlers and working weekdays:

 

1. Fuel Your Body for Endless Energy

 

Action Plan:

 

Morning: Start your day with a light, energy-boosting smoothie (like the Green Berry Power Smoothie).

 

Pre-Workout: An hour before training, eat a small nutrient-dense snack (e.g., banana, almond butter, or chia seed pudding) to fuel your session without weighing you down.

 

Post-Workout: Have a high-protein, light meal (quinoa, avocado, greens, and lean proteins like eggs or plant-based protein).

 

Evening: A light dinner (salad with greens, lean protein, nuts, seeds) to keep digestion easy at night and allow recovery.

 

Recipes for Endless Energy:

 

Green Berry Power Smoothie: Kale, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, banana, almond milk.

 

Chia Seed Pudding: Chia seeds soaked in almond milk, mixed with honey and topped with berries.

 

Quinoa Power Bowl: Quinoa, avocado, arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a sprinkle of hemp seeds.

 

2. Master Mental Clarity & Focus

 

Action Plan:

 

Morning Routine: 10 minutes of meditation and focused breathwork before you start your day.

 

Midday: Take a 5-minute mental reset (breathing or visualization) before major decisions or stressful moments.

 

Evening: End the day with a mental detox by journaling your thoughts and visualizing your next day’s success.

 

Daily Routine:

 

Meditation: Incorporate transcendental or non-dual meditation for heightened awareness.

 

Visualization: Visualize your victories in the ring and your calm, steady focus during high-pressure situations.

 

3. Push Beyond Physical Limits

 

Action Plan:

 

Morning: 30-60 minutes of strength and conditioning, including explosive movements (plyometrics, sprints, kettlebell swings).

 

Afternoon/Evening: Focused skill training—boxing, MMA, or jiu-jitsu. Combine high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with endurance work.

 

Recovery: Stretch after every workout and incorporate cold therapy (ice baths or cold showers). Schedule active recovery days with light yoga or swimming.

 

Best Training Regimen:

 

Strength (3-4x a week): Deadlifts, squats, kettlebell swings, pull-ups, and burpees for explosive power.

 

Conditioning (3x a week): HIIT workouts (sprints, heavy bag work, battle ropes).

 

Skill Training (5x a week): Boxing/MMA training focusing on footwork, striking, and defense.

 

Recovery: Foam rolling, deep tissue massage, and cold plunges for enhanced recovery.

 

4. Stay Calm in Chaos

 

Action Plan:

 

Morning Mental Priming: Practice visualizing chaotic situations and remaining calm. Focus on slow, deep breathing under pressure.

 

During Training: Put yourself in intentionally difficult situations—practice staying calm when gassed out during sparring or conditioning.

 

Post-Fight: Reflect on where you kept your calm and where you lost it. Continuously learn from each situation.

 

Calming Techniques:

 

4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds.

 

Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.

 

Cold Exposure: Ice baths and cold showers not only help recovery but train your mind to stay calm under stress.

 

5. Embrace a Light, Agile Body

 

Action Plan:

 

Training: Focus on bodyweight exercises and high-rep, low-weight strength training for agility (jump rope, plyometrics, box jumps, agility ladders).

 

Flexibility: Incorporate dynamic stretching (before workouts) and static stretching (after workouts) to enhance range of motion and speed.

 

Diet: Stick to light, nutrient-rich meals that won’t weigh you down.

 

Agility Workouts:

 

Daily: Agility ladders, jump rope, lateral sprints.

 

Weekly: Incorporate 1-2 yoga sessions to improve flexibility and body awareness.

 

6. See the Unseen

 

Action Plan:

 

 

Mind Mapping: Break down fight sequences, and study the most successful fighters. Visualize their moves and practice seeing patterns emerge in real time.

 

Practice Pre-Fight Mindfulness: Calm your mind before each fight to heighten your intuition and reaction time.

 

Mental Training Blueprint:

 

Daily Visualization (5 min): Visualize complex fight sequences, predicting outcomes.

 

Fight Studies (3x per week): Watch world-class fights, breaking down strategies and patterns.

 

7. Master Your Breath

 

Action Plan:

 

Morning Practice: Practice breath-holds and deep diaphragm breathing for 10 minutes to build lung capacity and control.

 

During Workouts: Focus on nasal breathing to maximize oxygen intake and calm your nervous system.

 

Endurance Training: Practice breathing techniques while running or sparring to increase endurance.

 

Breathing Blueprint:

 

Wim Hof Breathing (Daily): 30 cycles of deep breathing, then hold breath after the exhale.

 

Nasal Breathing During Training: Focus on breathing through your nose during intense workouts for endurance.

 

Exhale Holds (5x per week): Exhale completely and hold as long as possible for lung capacity.

 

8. Consistency is Key

 

Action Plan:

 

Weekly Plan: Set up your week in advance—training times, meditation, meals, and recovery. Make this a non-negotiable habit.

 

Tracking: Keep a journal or app to track training, meals, and recovery. Review your performance weekly to identify what’s working and where you need improvement.

 

9. Adapt & Evolve

 

Action Plan:

 

Weekly Review: Assess your training, nutrition, and mindset every Sunday. Ask: What needs improvement? Where can I push harder or smarter?

 

Experiment: Try new approaches every month, whether it’s diet tweaks, breathing techniques, or strength protocols, to continuously improve.

 

10. Stay Aligned with Purpose

 

Action Plan:

 

Morning Reflection (5 min): Reflect on your purpose each morning. Why are you fighting? Why are you training? How does this align with your life’s calling?

 

Vision Board: Create a vision board representing your goals and higher purpose, keeping it visible to remind yourself daily.

 

Ultimate Nutrient-Dense Light Recipes & Meal Timing

 

Morning: Green Berry Power Smoothie

 

Light, nutrient-dense, boosts energy without weighing you down.

 

Mid-Morning: Chia Seed Pudding

 

Provides healthy fats and protein for sustained energy.

 

Pre-Workout: Banana & Almond Butter

 

Quick energy boost without heaviness.

 

Post-Workout: Quinoa Power Bowl

 

Protein and carbs for recovery, lean yet filling.

 

Dinner: Superfood Salad

 

Spinach, arugula, avocado, walnuts, and lean protein.

 

Best Training Regimen/Recovery Methods

 

Strength & Conditioning: 4-5x per week, focusing on explosive movements, core, and agility.

 

Skill Training: Boxing/MMA daily with focus on footwork, head movement, and striking.

 

Recovery: Foam rolling, cold plunges, and daily stretching to enhance flexibility and reduce soreness.

Try these out and make sure your doing shamanic breathing at night and in the morning, go on YouTube and check out Breathing With Sandy channel for energy boosting and dmt release guided meditation breathing sessions to increase vitatily and energy.

[Jordan]

@ExploringReality Thanks for sharing

Kundalini Breathing - you just explained the inhale and stopped. I am guessing you don't just breath in once and you are done.

I will see what applies to me. I want to take care of my knee pain before I spend too much time on martial arts. Right now I get pain on the outside of both knees when I walk downhill for 30-60 min or if I run for around 3 minutes. I went to a physiotherapist and he gave me some exercises and stretches to do. I will start out doing those and maybe add more stretches and self massage. I will also see what I can find out online about the causes of my pain and solutions.

my training right now is bouldering 1x per week for 2-2.5 hours, 5 pullups 10 pushups alternating as many as I can do for 10 minutes 3x per week. I sometimes do the physio leg exercises but haven't been very consistent with those. I will start doing them every day from today.

My diet is the same everyday. rice, broccoli, zucchini , carrots, yu choy(Chinese leafy green vegetable) lamb, butter, salt all chopped up and mixed together. I usually mix perogies in it for dinner which is probably not ideal for health. Making some smoothies might be a good idea to add to my diet.

 

 

I just bought Leo's Life Purpose course. I will spend a lot of time seeing what advice is in there and follow whatever exercises are in that over the next couple weeks.

 

 

Edited Saturday at 01:35 PM by Jordan

[Jordan]

I came up with an Idea this morning. I could make a video series of my growth to show others what is possible if they dedicate time to improving a certain skills. I could do a 10 hour a day for 30 day challenge doing things like:

Meditate 10 hours a day for 30 days

Learn video animation 10 hours a day for 30 days

Move (walk, swim, yoga, tai chi, rock climbing) 10 hours a day for 30 days

Public speaking 10 hours a day for 30 days

Design websites 10 hours a day for 30 days