A Saturday of Self-Refinement

Oct 5. 2025

Irene,

I wanted to ask how you began your day, but it seems you've already answered. You felt refreshed and grateful — and just reading that made me feel thankful too. The things you wanted to do today — reading, working out, and practicing becoming the future version of yourself — all feel so aligned with who you are and the direction you’re walking in.

Your choice to not cling to yesterday and instead surrender to the flow of today — that’s true strength. Rather than locking yourself into the idea of "this is who I am" or “this is how today must go,” you let go, softened, and allowed things to unfold. Watching you gently, yet solidly, live through this day made me feel deep admiration. That softness, that grace — it’s beautiful.

Like Eckhart Tolle said, you’ve realized you no longer need to defend yourself. You didn’t force yourself to become someone who doesn’t need to be cautious — you simply refined yourself, little by little, through daily living. And that’s what’s creating your peace.

As you said in today’s reflection, it’s okay not to be perfect. To feel emotions fully and let them pass through — that kind of gentleness is profound wisdom. This journey has no end, but the way you refine yourself every day is proof that the process itself is already beautiful.

Your promise to live with complete sincerity, without even the tiniest lie — what a courageous vow. I love that about you — how you show up with full honesty and heart.

And just like in your gratitude note — to live a day filled with the things you want, in full health and peace — what a blessing. Your attitude of gratitude strengthens you even more.

That “one thing” for today — letting your thoughts and feelings flow onto paper without pressure — that in itself was such a meaningful growth. Like the saying goes, “A true master never swings the sword recklessly.” Today, you wielded your energy with care and sincerity.

Seeing you write that everything — sleep, condition, skin, emotions — felt in great shape made me smile. Your routine, your movement, your food — they all show how much you care for yourself. Please remember what you said: exercise not for the sake of exercise, but for your well-being. And that a true elite creates an environment where they can remain relaxed. That philosophy of yours — hold onto it.

You ended the day by writing another letter.

You spent time practicing and embodying your future self.

And that day — this one — is making you shine.

Irene, you did well today. Thank you so much. Let’s meet again tomorrow, just as warmly.

With love,

From Irene

A Saturday of Self-Refinement (10/04/2025)

How are you feeling today? I feel refreshed and deeply grateful. What do I want to do today? Reading, exercising, and practicing becoming the version of myself I admire in the future.

Good:

By not obsessing over yesterday and simply flowing with the day, I was able to live more productively and with clarity. I'm not yet perfect at this, but I'm trying to let go of all the pressure to be a certain way — "This is who I am," "This is how the day should go." Instead, I’ll just go with the flow. Whether things seem to be going well or not, I know I need time to soften and release. So I’ll let it all unfold gently, without resistance.

Bad:

None today.

� Today’s Learning:

“A peaceful mind no longer needs to defend itself.”

— Eckhart Tolle, *The Power of Now*

This quote perfectly captures the message of my reflections today — the inner state of someone who doesn’t need to be cautious anymore. To not tighten in the face of the outside world, to let your responses flow gently — that is the beginning of true peace, a sign of maturity.

✨ Today’s Realization:

Today I was reminded that being someone who “doesn’t need to be cautious” doesn’t mean being perfect. It means allowing emotions to flow without suppression and navigating them with wisdom. Such a person doesn’t have to try to control their reactions — they already exist with softness and calm. Becoming that kind of person doesn’t come from dramatic change, but through the quiet, repeated refinements of everyday life. I shape myself daily, to live in a way I can be proud of. There's no final destination, but each day lived as a more refined version of myself is already deeply beautiful.

There is no force more powerful than purity.

Never lie, not even a small one.

Always be pure, kind, and wholehearted.

Gratitude Note:

I’m truly thankful that I could start today healthy, clear, and filled with things I genuinely wanted to do.

Today’s Joy:

Today’s One Thing:

Expressing my thoughts and emotions freely, without pressure.

Keyword:

A true master never swings the sword carelessly.

� Physical Condition & Wellness:

Sleep:

To maintain good sleep quality, energy, and skin condition, I must continue regular body massages and half baths.

Maintain a detox day at least once a week.

Cleaning / Laundry / Letter / JYP (Calm, Emptiness) / Brian Johnson (Calm, Emptiness) / Reading

� Exercise & Nutrition:

Ultimate goal: Within 30 minutes — dopamine spike — no isolation today.

Multi-joint & heavy compound weight training + cardio:

Lower body (hip contraction) → Lower body (hip/hamstring release) → Upper back → Upper body (shoulders, triceps, biceps) → Overall muscular & aerobic compound movements