I like to do this work consistently and constantly.
I just want to share this with you all.
I've been following Dr. Joe for 10 years now, but I've only been meditating daily for the past 2 years. I watched his videos every day, and they even helped me understand English well. So about six months ago, I switched to doing the original meditations in English — and honestly, the difference in effectiveness compared to the translated versions in my native language has been incredible.
Doing them in English also makes me feel more connected to Dr. Joe's community, and that connection really supports me.
I mostly listen to BOTEC 2 every morning. I also do walking meditation with music. Earlier on, I used to set all kinds of intentions, but focusing on them so intensely actually made me feel more lack. Then, two months ago, something I really wanted almost manifested... but it fell apart. That hit me hard, and it became crystal clear that external things can't make me happy. So for the last two months, my only intention has been to simply feel good with myself. I got tired of chasing and expecting. And that, I think, is the real key.
My whole life, I'd been trying to earn love without even realizing it. I thought I was doing everything right. But I ended up building relationships that drained me. About six months ago, I knew it was time to put an end to that pattern — but it was so hard. I didn't expect anything from the meditations; I just did them and did my best to stay mindful with my eyes open. Gradually, I started to feel more grounded. I woke up in the middle of the night with zero anxiety and this weird feeling of calm stability. Wow! Hold on… so Dr. Joe is not a criminal?! 😂
May and June were amazing. After each meditation, I felt whole and at peace. Sometimes I'd meditate before bed too. My sleep improved significantly — I'd struggled with insomnia for about three years. I had more energy. Ideas kept popping up during meditation — which was actually distracting, haha.
Basically, I found myself again — without fighting the outside world.
Then, a week ago, I unexpectedly cut off a draining relationship. I just did it. I thought I'd feel terrible afterward, like I usually did — that I'd suffer. But guys, I feel so good being with myself. Life goes on. It feels like not a week has passed, but months. I feel like I'm outgrowing my old self more and more. And it's becoming even more interesting — and it helps me meditate with even more passion, even though I don't have any mystical experiences. (I did have some in 2021 and 2022, and they were beautiful — but now I know they're not really the point.)
Anyway, I just want to inspire you to keep going. Just do it. Make the time. Do it every day. It's so worth it. My health is improving, I've overcome social anxiety, I've started working out, I feel great in my body, and my income is growing. And the best things start to happen when your only goal is to feel good. Let go of everything else and just do the work.
I'm in love with this work. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
P.S. Apologies for any awkward phrasing — I hope the translation captures what I truly mean ☺️