Today’s Principle

Energy follows attention. What you focus on expands.
Most of us don’t realize how scattered our attention is until we begin to pay attention... to our attention. Today, you'll begin to notice where your energy goes — and how you can start to intentionally guide it.

Today’s Hypothesis

“If I learn to guide my attention, I can begin to guide my energy — and influence how I feel and respond to life.”

This is a foundational principle. The remaining daily experiments build on this foundation.

Today’s Experiment: RED ALERT

All day today, be on the lookout for the color red. Each time you notice it:

Pause for one full breath.
Ask: "Where’s my attention right now?"
Gently shift your attention to your breath or the feeling of your feet on the ground.

What does it mean to ground?
To ground means to bring your awareness fully into the present moment — through your breath, your body, and your senses. It’s a way of stabilizing your energy, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with what’s real and supportive beneath your feet.

Extra Credit Experiment: Try one of these attention exercises to ground your energy.

Pause where you are and identify 3 colors, 3 sounds, and 3 sensations.
Notice every detail of one object for 60 seconds.
Ask: "Where is my attention? Am I in focusing my awareness in the past, present or future?"

Day 1 Practice

The Power of Attention

Let this 5-minute audio session help you feel the shift as you move your attention from scattered to grounded.

Reflect & Record

Prompts:

Where does my attention tend to go by default?

What happened when I guided it somewhere else today?
What did I learn about myself?

Coming Tomorrow

Congratulations on completing your first day in the Energy Elevation Lab. Tomorrow, we’ll build on today’s experiment by focusing your attention on one of the most transformative inner practices: Appreciation.

Missed a Day?

Whether you're circling back or exploring ahead, follow the path that fits your rhythm.

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The Energy Elevation Lab | Experiments in Emotional & Spiritual Wellness

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