#18
Meeting 18Reading and reflection
Assignments and the expectation of a result
Continuing2 hr 1 min
Meeting 21
Reflection. Describing your own lived experience
Rather than writing a polished report, calmly describe your own life. What do you observe, what do you experience, what happens in meditations and in relationships with loved ones? Alexander returns to reflection and to the exploration of the spiritual world becoming a natural part of life.
March 13, 20261 hr 41 minReading and reflection
#21
How can I describe what actually happens to me without shaping my reflection to suit someone else's view?
- For those who find it difficult to write about their own experience
- For those who want to connect observation in meditation with everyday life
What you can explore here
Consider reflection as a description of your own lived experience
Distinguish coming to know, observation, and expectations of meditation
Pay attention to fear of others' judgment and to the naturalness of study
In the author's words“So that you learn to describe your life calmly and naturally.”
What the conversation covers
- Reflection and describing your own life
- Coming to know and observing in meditation
- The naturalness of spiritual study
- A family incident and the question of your own perception
This is a recording of a live meeting with participants' questions and examples. The topics describe its contents; they are not an outline for a separate course.
Rather than an instruction to write every day for discipline's sake, this is a conversation about the connection between reflection, coming to know, and life itself.
Return to your own experience.
- What can I calmly describe from my own experience?
- Where do I begin writing for someone else's judgment?
- Is coming to know becoming part of my life, or does it remain a separate number of hours?
Related recordings and collections
Included in these collections
What to keep in mind
The viewing frequency the author sets for the original group during a particular period cannot automatically be applied to a new viewer. Personal reflections do not have to be published: group access and feedback are not promised here.
Do I need to recognize myself in the participants' stories?
No. The discussions concern particular people. You can use them as a starting point for your own question, but should not automatically apply a personal answer to your own family.
Background: detail of “No. 7,” October 30, 2025 · Alexander Volchek