"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." -Frederick Douglass

Changing my self talk: "Oh no I just finished a burrito but now I want a cake. Why it's so hard to let go of desires?!" -> "Haha you want another cake? How interesting!"

Wow, the difference i noticed myself after master class (compared to just after connection course) is that I’m more enjoying and curious about the process of self-discovery, rather than feeling i’ve discovered some magical thing that can fix myself and others

reminder to self: Pain x resistance = suffering Pain x non-interference = purification

Positive emotions show up the same way too Instead of “Wow I’m really excited for lunch,” my mind went “What should I eat? Do I go out or cook myself? What do I cook…” Noticing this made me realize I actually don’t care what to eat!

Doing good science is 90% finding a science buddy to constantly talk to about the project.

oh wow! I remember reading Why Buddhism Is True a few years ago and felt hopeful and certain, but later learned from Popper that science seeks neither certainty nor hope been enjoying David Chapman's Vividness

i trust that as i keep chasing and finding enjoyment, i will end up with a life i enjoy more and more

I was reviewing my journals and just realized many of my days have been like these since I allowed myself to feel

The morning rain in San Francisco struck me, It made me feel warm and cozy, Strangely, more so than the sun, That has shone for the past week since I moved here. It just occurred to me that it reminded me of Seattle, how much I miss that place and how grateful I am for it.

Thank you Claude. I want to put this up on my wall.