pratyahara v0.1: Simplifying the Routine

I am simplifying my schedule yet again. One of the issues I realized I had was that I keep jumping. Sastra to work to sastra to gym and I am not getting depth. I am continuously moving here and there. This prevents any sort of depth from being formed and is causing a bunch of issues.

This is actually doing the opposite of what I want which is stilling of the mind. I am continuously moving about never getting into the depth. Some issues I found:

My morning was all over the place as I was trying to do both Hanuman Chalisa recitation and cleaning and reading. I want to just focus on cleaning without additional distractions. Cleaning itself should be a long meditation if there is nothing to clean then reading would be a good use of time. So mornings will not be distracted there will be a singular task which is cleaning the home. This also includes spending time with Naga.

I meditate and read Bhagavad Gita but don’t get into depth and don’t have time to contemplate. It is continuously moving about. I study Yoga Sutras but then get hungry so also don’t have concentration. My morning work routine is half hearted and lazy. So having a solid block of time to study the sastras is good for studying and reflection. Also focusing this time completely on Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga is likely a good way of getting into the depth of things. This period my goal is to solidify my practice with a focus on meditation. Of course I will have work calls and what not but my goal is to return to my study of the sastras. I will keep my focus on just the three texts. Gurus and what not will be studied during the Artha & Kama periods so I can also attain depth.

My work schedules will incorporate both Artha & Kama. So focusing on deep work and study focused on accomplishing the most important tasks first. This will allow me to spend time both in study and work. This means I can focus completely on improving my daily routine and finishing my tasks as fast as possible. I can also incorporate this on weekends for deep reading during this same period.

And my 4-8 is focused on Garden & Cooking. This time will be to garden and practice cooking. While it is time to spend with Naga as well but it is in relation to these two.

So the day is focused:

• Cleaning
• Mind & Body
• Artha & Kama
• Garden & Cooking
• Artha & Mind