Ages 56+

Vanaprastha

Every lesson written for Vanaprastha (ages 56+).

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Day 1

Your Senses Are Horses. Who’s Holding the Reins?

You can't steer what you never notice. Today, just notice what pulls you.

Katha Upanishad 1.3.4 · Awakening the Senses

 Day 2

You Literally Are What You Eat (and Scroll)

Your body is built from what you take in. Listen to it before you ask it for more.

Taittiriya Upanishad 2.1 (excerpt) · Awakening the Senses

 Day 3

Your Feed Is Your Food

What you take in becomes your mind. Choose your inputs as carefully as your food.

Chandogya Upanishad 6.5.4 · Awakening the Senses

 Day 4

Your Attention Was Built to Leak

Your senses were built to face outward. Notice the leak, then gently turn your attention home.

Katha Upanishad 2.1.1 · Awakening the Senses

 Day 5

Bhrigu's First Answer Was Lunch

The biggest questions begin with the ground under your feet. Start with what is real and near.

Taittiriya Upanishad 3.2 (excerpt) · Awakening the Senses