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The speaker reflects on the nature of their meditation, noting that it involves both efforts to stay focused and periods of free thought. They recognize the contrast between this quiet time and the usual screen-focused activities. The value in increasing such quiet time is contemplated rather than merely reducing distractions. The experience is deemed interesting.

The speaker is contemplating taking time off to practice meditation intensely, considering attending a retreat or joining others in the practice, hinting at an instinctive draw towards it. They express uncertainty about how to prioritize this in their life, acknowledging a desire to clear their mind, yet anticipating frustration due to their wandering mind and impatience during meditation. The speaker reflects on a past experience of restlessness during meditation, questioning the importance they place on other things and their difficulty in being present and slowing down. They express a curiosity and a recognition of the need to work on accepting the ability to be present as a valuable aspect of life.

I just completed a 15 minute meditation.

This is me beginning a 15 minute meditation.

The user is beginning a 15-minute meditation.

"Finding Fulfillment in Unexpected Conversations"

I fulfilled my 2024 goal of deepening relationships tonight. I rode my bike looking for puddles to splash in after the rain, but found none. Instead, I had a rewarding conversation with Claire and Sam at Ichiban. This interaction was very satisfying.

"Reflections on Making Audio Burrito Posts"

The speaker is reflecting on their experience with making audio burrito posts, noting that it often requires multiple attempts to get into the correct mindset—similar to drafting written posts. They're grappling with the challenge of monologuing without a clear understanding of the audience, as they are aware that at least John and CJ will hear it, but uncertainty about the wider audience affects their ability to communicate effectively. This creates a 'contextual membrane shakiness' as the speaker finds the lack of audience boundaries difficult to navigate, which they recognize may vary among different people. The speaker concludes by deciding to end the current note and start a new one.

"Tranquil Beachside Sunset"

"Building Core Strength: The Art of Pulling for Improved Alignment"

I'm attempting to pull my weight out to increase the angle, focusing on closing my ribs as I persist in this pulling motion.

"Venting Frustration: The Frustrating Fundraising Video Call"

The speaker conveys their frustration with a difficult fundraising experience, describing a particularly unsatisfactory video call with a fund representative. The caller was in a bad mood, hadn't reviewed the provided materials, and hesitated to engage with the product's features. This led to a tense exchange where the speaker challenged the representative's commitment to valuing founders versus purely focusing on financial metrics. Feeling disillusioned, the speaker is left with a distaste for these disengaged "NPCs" and remains focused on their vision of fostering creative and engaging spaces.