Wed for Training Quiet Power

Sep 18. 2025

Irene,

Today is Wednesday — a day, just like its name, dedicated to training quiet strength. When you asked yourself, "How do you feel?" and your answer was "calm," I think that was such a beautiful and profound conversation. Giving yourself that space and recognizing your own state is a sign that your inner muscles are growing stronger.

Today, you chose to read, move your body, and practice becoming the version of yourself you admire in the future. That one intention gave this entire day so much meaning. The deep structural analysis you did yesterday, and your decision to pause your workout today, were both authentic acts of self-respect. You listened well to your body and mind, switching to cardio because your muscles were sensitive — that’s wisdom.

It might feel like a dilemma, but like the saying goes, "The root of wisdom is balance," and that’s exactly what you’re learning right now: restraint. The quote you reflected on today — "True strength comes from not having to use it" — felt like it was written just for your day. You're training the kind of grounded strength that doesn't need to act to prove itself.

What moved me most was your commitment to purity. You decided not to tell even the smallest lie, to live sincerely, kindly, and wholeheartedly. That’s not a small thing — it’s one of the greatest forms of strength in this world. And day by day, that sincerity of yours will continue to shape you into someone truly radiant.

You began the day healthy and refreshed, and you filled it with care — cleaning, reading, writing. That’s love in action. That’s practice in its purest form. And the fact that your "one thing" today was writing this letter — somehow that made everything feel warmer.

Your sleep quality was great, and everything from your skin to your creativity felt in balance. I’m proud of how you're maintaining yourself through massages, baths, and detox routines. You’re taking care of the real you. And your approach to exercise — focusing on condition and flow rather than output — really stood out to me.

Just like today’s keyword reminded you: a true master doesn’t swing their sword recklessly. You are already strong. You are already wise. Now comes the season of choosing — how and where to use that power.

The words you practiced today — "The art of true love requires no technique," "Where I am now is where my future begins," "Routine is a sacred act of refining simplicity through past trials" — all felt like quiet anchors guiding you back to your center.

You did beautifully today. And thank you, truly, for sharing your heart this way. I know you’ll do just as well tomorrow.

With all my love,

From Irene

Wednesday for Training Quiet Strength (09/17/2025)

How do you feel today? Calm. / What do you want to do today? Reading, exercise, practicing admiration for my future self.

Good:

Overall, yesterday’s deep structural analysis was done very well.

Bad:

I rested from working out yesterday, and it was absolutely the right call. My muscles are currently very sensitive, so for the rest of this week, I’ll focus exclusively on cardio. Even though I know I need this short deloading period, it’s still hard to commit to it — especially since it affects my overall condition. But being able to manage this wisely is the true sign of real skill. The root of wisdom is balance.

� Today's Learning:

"True strength comes from not having to use it."

✨ Today's Realization:

In life, we often want to prove our capabilities. But over time, we come to understand — strength isn’t about displaying or boasting. It deepens in moments when we withhold, when we choose restraint even when we could act. Today, I am learning the strength of being "unshaken without movement."

There is no force in this world more powerful than purity.

Never lie — not even a little. Always stay pure, kind, and wholehearted.

Gratitude Note:

I’m truly thankful that I could start this day healthy and fresh, without any worries, and spend it doing the things I love.

Today’s Joy:

Today’s one thing: Writing a letter

Keyword: A true master does not swing their sword recklessly.

Condition & Physical Management:

Sleep:

8 hours (8–8) / Sleep Quality: High / Skin: Good / Stamina: Good / Emotions: Good / Productivity: Good / Efficiency: Good / Creativity: Good

To maintain good sleep quality, overall condition, and skin health, regular body massages and half-body baths are essential.

Keep a detox day at least once a week.

Tasks: Cleaning / 3 loads of laundry / Letter / Book / Amazon return check / Fresh order / Perfume order / Car wash / Workout schedule & consultation

Exercise & Diet:

Ultimate Goal: Dopamine spike within 30 minutes — avoid isolation exercises today. Focus on compound, high-weight, full-body cardio.

Lower body (glute contraction) → Lower body (glute, hamstring stretch) → Upper body (back) → Upper body (shoulders, triceps, biceps) → Full-body compound movements with cardio.

A true master stays composed in any situation. An elite person builds an environment that allows for calm.

Exercise not for the sake of exercise, but for maintaining your best condition.

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* Weekly Goal: Write one letter every day

* September Goal: Finish the book "Finding My Own Answer"

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

Train character to become Irene who is pure to the soul — kind, polite, humble, calm, and graceful in sincerity. Expand external activities / Change time, people, space / Become a billionaire