// FIELD REPORT

Common Pitfalls on the Path of Inner Transformation with Joe Hudson (watch/listen)

"If I notice that I'm actually putting myself above them, or I'm thinking we're equals, or I'm thinking I'm less than, all of those comparative things are incredibly dangerous for a teacher."

We sat down in Northern California to discuss some of the first principles of inner work as well as common pitfalls that many folks will fall into along the way. Here are some of the specific topics that we explored:

• Why does my wife trust Joe more after seeing how little tension he has in his belly?
• How 7 years of breathwork rewired his capacity for authenticity + emotional expression
• The reason self-trust + trust in life are actually the same skill

• Why is enjoyment the most efficient way to work?
• How true safety (ironically) requires acknowledging that we're never truly safe
• The common trap that stagnates the personal growth of so many teachers (and how to avoid it)
• The hilarious story behind Joe's secret nickname 'Burt McCracken' (and the trap of taking yourself too seriously)
• One definition of narcissism is the inability to feel emotions
• The reason that relational work accelerates personal transformation (compared to solo efforts)

// RUN THIS EXPERIMENT

Interoceptive Weather Report A daily body scan to help you better understand your body and catch stress early by noticing internal sensations.

Why: A refined body awareness helps you detect stress signals early. Regular practice strengthens your ability to regulate your emotions. "Find a spot to sit or lie quietly.

How: Scan your body from feet to head, spending 30 seconds per major body region. Notice 3 types of sensation: temperature, movement (including pulse), and texture/pressure. Describe each sensation specifically.

Tip: Practice daily, ideally at a consistent time. Notice if the resolution of your internal (interoceptive) awareness increases." Optional: Journal about what sensations you noticed and what your body might be telling you.

// ET CETERA

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[Be Luckier] I have a working theory that the skill of 'unclenching' also makes you quantifiably 'luckier' in life — and that what we label as 'luck' is a combination of measurable factors. Read​

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// ONWARDS