Personal Test For Personal Development

Do you have the strength to sit by yourself for 4 or more days without any kind of technology or distractions whatsoever? Without anything to read or write or watch or do? Without anything to listen to but the sounds of your own thoughts and voice?

Do you have the strength to be alone with yourself for 4 full days and see what you discover about yourself?  

Take the test and challenge yourself by following these 9 "easy" steps.... 

Step 1:  Plan for 4 full days in a row where you know you won't have to work, go to school, or be distracted or bothered by anyone.

Step 2: Find a location where you can be alone for 4 full days and nights by yourself, much preferably sound proof. Home alone if you live alone or can manage to get the home to yourself for 4 full days, a retreat, a cabin in the woods or camping in a tent for that matter. Make sure loved ones know where you are but let them know not to come for you other than an emergency. 

Step 3: Make certain you have enough healthy food and drink to last you the 4 days without the need to ever exit the premises.  Use the normal time you would to cook/prepare and eat your daily meals as you would or as the hunger arises.

Step 4: No technology (ie. tv, radio, computer, etc.) No books. No paper, no pen, no company, no contact with any other human being - NOTHING but you, comfortable seating of your choice in a room/environment of choice, the 4 walls that surround you AND YOUR THOUGHTS. Feel free to move around, walk, pace, etc.

Step 5: No alcohol, or mind/mood altering drugs (legal or illegal) of any kind during the 4 days or excess of caffeine; other than necessary health related medications you maybe on.

Step 6: Sleep when the need arises but do not exceed 7-8 hours of sleep within a 24-hour period during the 4 days. Do not sleep less than 7 hours per 24 hour period either if you can.  If you experience insomnia, continue your self examination and introspection as you would during your normal waking hours until you eventually do fall asleep. Preferably, go to sleep with sundown and wake up with the sunrise.

Step 7: Without any judgment whatsoever; Observe, analyse, dissect, examine and feel out every single random thoughts that enter your head and emotions you feel during your every waking moment be they positive, negative or neutral. Cry, laugh, scream, etc. when you feel the need as it comes naturally. 

Step 8: Question what needs questioning as it arises, question especially all dark emotions and decipher the origin of their roots: emotions like hate, rage, envy, greed, fear, insecurity, depression, sadness, judgment, resentment, etc. Identify the positive emotions and thoughts, familiarize yourself with their roots and origins, compare the energies of the dark vs lighter thoughts and emotions and their spirals.

Step 9: Don't shy away from yourself, learn, grow, evolve from your discoveries.  

This is a beginning to your personal development and betterment.... Self Actualization, introspection and analysis is crucial to personal evolution and growth.

Please, do feel free to post and share your experiences after the 4th day....

Do Some!!!!

Rich Dimitri