Reflections That Guided Me

Recently, I became involved in a project where I tested what happens when I really take care of my inner world while I am out serving in the outer one. I combined regular Transcendental Meditation with volunteering in Baton Rouge and used my reflections to stay grounded. After I volunteered at various sites such as St. Vincent de Paul (Dining Area and Thrift Store), Habitat for Humanity, and Volunteers of America, I checked in through Stability, Adaptability, Integration, Purification, and Growth (Also known as Maharishi’s Five Fundamentals of Progress). I wrote about how I actually felt, what stood out to me, and where I was struggling. Over time, those little check-ins helped me see patterns, make minor adjustments, and notice the meaningful moments I might have brushed off before. As a person who does not practice journaling, my reflections ended up being more than just a project. They became an honest conversation with myself about how I am growing on the inside while trying to make a difference on the outside. Check out how I designed my very first reflection tool using machine learning. Feel free to use it at your discretion! I will also share some of my most notable reflections down below!