A meditative guide to uncovering unconscious devotion
Before we can realign our devotion, we have to notice where it already lives.
Not where we say it lives.
Where it shows up when we’re not trying.
This isn’t about judgment.
It’s about clarity.
And clarity starts with observation.
Sit. Breathe. Notice.
Find a quiet space. Nothing fancy.
Let your attention settle.
Let the surface noise fade a little.
Then begin the questions. Not to answer, but to feel.
Part 1: The Compass Check
- What do I think about when I’m not trying to think?
- What do I chase without questioning why?
- What makes me feel worthy—or unworthy?
- What do I protect at all costs?
These questions reveal where your compass is pointed, even if you weren’t aware you were navigating.
Part 2: The Cost of Devotion
- What am I sacrificing for this thing?
- How much energy, time, attention, peace have I traded for it?
- Has it ever truly satisfied me?
Devotion always has a cost. The question is whether the return is worth it.
Part 3: The Emotional Signals
- What brings me peace, even when it’s hard?
- What brings me anxiety, even when it seems good?
- What do I do that makes me feel more real?
- What do I do that makes me feel more false?
The body knows. The breath knows.
Peace and unease are compasses too.
Part 4: The Return to Clarity
Now ask gently:
- What might I be ready to release?
- What might I want to return to?
- What would devotion look like if I didn’t perform it… but lived it?
You don’t have to answer with language.
Just let the questions echo.
Something deeper will answer in its own time.
Your current state is not a failure.
It’s a map.
Read it without panic.
It’s showing you where your devotion already lives—so you can decide where you want it to go.