Yesterday I committed to making clear my state of consciousness when I was writing. I came back from my night yoga class and indulged in some weed. I had an idea today: what if I write a concrete todo-list for the sober Mark of tomorrow? As we have stated before, Block vice, have a reflow plan. Let us taper off by doing the things I do while stoned, but sober.

Ritual: Perform the keystone

The keystone is a technique to make your soul aware that it is undergoing transformation. How many times we’ve attempted change and then reverted back to our old ways? Ritual is necessary, but start with something simple, and perform it as soon as you remember it.

My keystone will be: put my forehead to the ground, in reverence. This marks a day where I vow to at least attempt to do the following:

1. Sunbathe

I seem to be more sensitive to cold while stoned and this house is very cold so I’ve gone into the habit of bathing in the sun to regain heat, and in this way when I’m blazing hot (this I learned from the pools in Madrid) you get into the cold shower. My mind needs conscious unaltered mind concentration, because since I’ve done my showers stoned, I’ve suffered more than is necessary.

2. Seek the inner refuge

Sometimes I feel excess anxiety while high, so I go into my bedroom and I meditate, going to that place where I can completely relax and feel safe. I’ve pleaded with myself to make the effort to find this place in an unaltered state of mind, but I find myself taking shortcuts.

3. Say hello to everyone you see in the eye

Crossing glances, smile, acknowledge existence, say hello if friendliness is corresponded. It is not unpleasant.

4. Do you work

Every day has things you do not want to do, the work is part of The Work. The world begins to change when you take responsibility for the dishes. Anything that you cannot change is not your work. The work is transforming oneself through The Work. All things meaningful are work.

But be practical, things that pay the bills are a priority now.

5. Practice frugality

I have enough comforts. I am satisfied and content with my way of living. Nothing material in my surroundings needs to be changed. It is only a matter of food and services. I am a very lucky person.

6. Prepare more meals

I’m sick of steak tacos. Soak lentils tomorrow.

Six todos which the Mark in an unaltered state of consciousness tomorrow will pick up, and decide if they are worth implementing, at least for one day. The task is tremendously simple.