One hour can hold an experiment

Week 3A · 5 of 10 · 2 min read

The Purpose path invites you to give a direction one scheduled hour. That hour can be an experiment with a clear name, such as reading about a place or working on an unfinished sketch.

Planning it can take only a few minutes. You do not need to complete the hour as part of this written practice. First consider whether it fits, then keep room to decline or change the plan.

One question

What would I call an hour spent exploring this direction?

One small practice

In a private note, give one possible hour a plain name. Describe an activity you could do with what you already have. If a slot is available, note when it could fit without moving essential responsibilities.

Finish: "An hour I might choose is ____." This is a possible experiment, not a promise. You can stop after naming it, or decide the hour does not fit right now.

Use paper or a private note. Nothing needs to be submitted.

Optional private note

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Questions people ask

Does the written practice take an hour?

No. The written practice is to name a possible hour and consider where it could fit. That can take a few minutes. The longer experiment is optional and separate, so there is no unfinished assignment if you stop at the note.

What should I do during the possible hour?

Choose an ordinary activity connected with the lean you noticed, such as reading or sketching with available materials. Give it a plain name and a boundary. You do not need to produce a finished object or prove the direction is worthwhile.