The prompts below are meant to offer you an opportunity to self-reflect and integrate the teachings in this lesson into your lived experience. For guidance, see How to Work with the Contemplations.

• Finish the following sentence. Provide as much detail as you need for explaining your “why.”

My intention in beginning to meditate is ______________________.

• How often do you have conscious intentions for your work? For going out with friends? For family interactions? How often do you go about your day with unconscious intentions?