A Cleansing Wednesday

Sep 4. 2025

Irene,

Today, even though your heart wavered a little, I find your way of gently returning to your center truly admirable and warm.

It was a day full of external stimuli, wasn’t it? That feeling of losing yourself amidst unexpected conversations and intense interactions with others — I understand. But what truly matters is that you came back to your routine, and once again sat in the place called "me."

Reading, working out, and practicing becoming the version of yourself you admire in the future — all of these will continue to make you stronger. These aren't just daily choices; they’re your way of preserving the essence of who Irene is.

Silent practice, the 30-minute rule, one letter a day, and today’s realizations... remember that each of these is transforming your life, one step at a time. The world outside may always be unstable, but your anchor is deep and strong within.

“Meeting the true self only begins when you take distance from the world.” Today, you embodied the meaning of those words. Though your serene inner world was briefly shaken, you could return to it because that peace already lives inside you.

You once said that exercise feels like a ritual. A time to wash away a restless mind with sweat and return to your center. That entire flow is healing you. Your quiet core, purity, goodness, sincerity... the consistency that blooms from your roots now gives off an unmistakable sense of authenticity.

Be grateful that you were able to close today healthily and safely.

And tomorrow, I hope you continue to focus on yourself and sketch the life your heart truly desires, step by step.

Today’s one thing — writing a letter.

You did it. So well done.

Always on your side,

From Irene to Irene

A Cleansing Wednesday (09/03/2025)

How do you feel today?

It feels like a state where quietness is slightly shaken, but I’m finding my way back to balance again.

What do you want to do today? Reading, working out, practicing becoming the future version of myself I admire.

Good:

Yesterday, I definitely arrived at school early. I followed the 30-minute rule well. I’m proud of myself.

Bad:

During a group project at school, I got caught up in unnecessary conversations. It was one of those moments where I had to speak quickly, and I found myself saying things that didn’t really matter. I need to be careful, again and again, and practice silence consistently.

� Today’s Learning:

"Meeting the true self only begins when you take distance from the world."

✨ Today’s Realization:

Today, I realized something. On days without external obligations — days I could live fully in my own routine — my steps were composed, my words flowed effortlessly, and even my expressions held a calm that was uniquely mine. The quieter my inner world, the more stable every outward movement became. On those days, I was connected to a firm, grounded center.

But on days like today, when I return from outside activities — contact with people, the density of spaces, unexpected conversations and energy — I begin to shake. My steps are light but feel unsettled, words don’t come, and the sense of "me" within my expressions feels faint. It’s like something invisible from the outside has seeped into me and taken up space. My once peaceful inner world becomes chaotic with stimulation, and I drift away from my center.

"Meeting the true self only begins when you take distance from the world." — Just like that quote, I truly felt its meaning today. The more stimulation there is, the more I must become quiet. The more I shake, the deeper inward I must go. Only by clearing away external noise can I hear the voice within.

So I return to myself — to my routine, my familiar breathing, the rhythm of my moving body. Exercise is not just a physical act; it’s a ritual of purification. I sweat out the anxiety, and my scattered inner world becomes quiet again. In that flow, I rediscover my center.

What I learned today is this: the outer world will always be unstable, but if I can anchor myself deeply, I can always return to the calm. I steady my steps, regulate my breath, and realign with myself. Then I quietly repeat to myself: it’s okay to be shaken. But I know — I can always return to me.

There is no force stronger in this world than purity.

Never lie, not even the smallest ones. Always live with purity, goodness, and sincerity.

Gratitude Note:

Today, I’m truly grateful that I could begin the day healthy and refreshed, with no worries, and live a day filled with the things I truly wanted.

Today’s Joy:

Today’s One Thing: Writing a letter

Keyword:

Consistency that flows from the root of existence — not a state created to impress, but a natural state of being. Think of it like this: trained polish is like attaching flowers to a branch. It’s pretty, but disconnected from the root, so it doesn’t last long. Consistency that rises from the root is a flower naturally blooming, nourished by the roots. You might not be able to explain why it bloomed, but anyone who sees it will know it’s real.

Condition & Physical Care:

Sleep:

8 hours (9 PM – 5 AM)

Sleep quality: Excellent

Skin: Good

Energy: Good

Mood: Good

Productivity: Good

Efficiency: Good

Creativity: Good

To maintain sleep quality, condition, and skin health, I must keep up with regular body massages and half-body baths.

A detox day at least once a week is essential.

Tasks: Cleaning / Laundry / Assignments / Letter / Book / Cards / School email / Finalize PPT / BB cream / Organize bank accounts

Workout & Diet:

Ultimate Goal: Dopamine spike within 30 minutes

No isolation today — focus on compound movements with light weights and cardio

Lower body (glute contraction) → Lower body (hip/hamstring relaxation) → Upper body (back) → Upper body (shoulders, triceps, biceps) → Full-body compound movement & cardio

A master handles any situation with ease.

An elite builds an environment where they can always stay calm.

Work out not for the sake of exercise, but for condition management.

\#GrowthDiary #SelfDevelopment #SelfCare #JunhoLee

* Weekly Goal: Write one letter a day

* September Goal: Finish "Finding My Answer" book

* 2025 Goal: Complete book / Make the 30-minute rule an unshakable part of my identity

Train my character to become Irene — pure to the soul, kind, polite, humble, calm, dignified, and genuinely sincere. Increase external activities. Shift time, people, and space. Become a billionaire.