Day #1053 – (Thu., Jul. 16, 2026) – (ChatGPT #0439 – Be Present!) (-16.6 lbs.)

Thursday my good people! Up next, item #1 on my “ToDo List”: (You can use these symbols: ☐✅).

Remember, losing weight means:

• No more joint pain.
• Easier to get up/down stairs.
• New clothes.
• Socialize more.
• Travel more.

So, keep motivated! Here goes:

Morning

• ✅ #01: 📌 Work on Universal Planner! (Yep!)
  • …
• ✅ #02: 😴 Record any Nighttime Whispers! (None!)
  • …
• ✅ #03: 📈 Weigh yourself! (361.9 lbs. – 328.3 lbs. = 33.6 lbs. total weight loss.)
  • …
• ✅ #04: 📉 Record Weight Down in Title!
  • …
• ✅ #05: 📕Read/Craft Ultimate Manifestation Letter: (12:19 pm,
  • …
• ✅ #06: ☕ Over AM Coffee, say Terje’s Script! (*** NOTES ***) (12:25 pm!)
  • #1) Hello – Begin by acknowledging them out loud. Simply say “Hello Universe” and open the conversation. The goal is not perfection or certainty, but connection. Say “THANK YOU” for everything and be SPECIFIC about manifestations!
  • #2) Honesty – Speak truthfully about what you actually feel — fear, loneliness, frustration, gratitude, confusion, hope, excitement, doubt, or exhaustion. Don’t perform spirituality. Just be real.
  • #3) Companionship – Treat them like companions walking beside you. Share little moments throughout the day: things you notice, appreciate, wonder about, or find beautiful or funny. Build relationship, not just requests.
  • #4) Meetings – Take a few moments each day to talk through your life with them — what’s ahead today, what you’re worried about, what you want, where you feel stuck, and where you’d appreciate support or clarity.
  • #5) Asking – Ask first for emotional relief and inner calm, then ask for solutions, guidance, pop-ins, signs, opportunities, ideas, or small favors. Ask openly without demanding exact outcomes or trying to control how the answer arrives.
  • #6) Releasing – After asking, stop forcing. Go live your life. Walk, drive, work, brainstorm out loud, drink coffee, move through ordinary moments, and allow ideas or clarity to arise naturally instead of mentally gripping for answers.
  • #7) Noticing – Pay attention to what returns — sudden ideas, emotional shifts, coincidences, synchronicities, timing, relief, unexpected opportunities, little “winks,” or moments that feel quietly meaningful. Then continue the conversation and relationship over time.
  • …

*** Daily ***

• ✅ #07: 🥔 Implement “The AI Diet v1.04”! (Done!)
  • First 30-Days Rules
    • 🥔 Starches: Potatoes, Sweet potatoes
    • 🥦 Vegetables: Unlimited non-starchy frozen, canned & fresh vegetables
    • 🥚 Protein: Egg whites
    • 🧂 Condiments: Mustard, Tomato Sauce, Hot Sauce, Salsa, Spices
    • ☕ Drinks: Water, Sparkling water, Tea, Coffee, Zevia
    • ⭐ Simple Rule: If Grandma would recognize it and could reasonably make it in her own kitchen, it’s probably okay. If it comes in a shiny package with a long list of ingredients and was designed in a factory, it’s probably best left on the shelf.
  • …
• ✅ #08: 💊 Take Vitamins! (Done!)
  • …
• ✅ #09: 💧 Drink 1 GALLON water (with 6 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt! (Done!)

*** Follow Your Bliss Today! ***

• ☐✅ #10: 🥋 Integrate Kung Fu!
  • Watch/Process/Complete Shaolin.Online!
    • I commit to daily practice—body and mind.
    • I eat with awareness and stop when satisfied.
    • I move my body every day, even briefly.
    • I return to the present moment whenever I notice I’ve drifted.
    • I do not chase perfection—I practice consistency.
    • I finish this course.
  • Watch & Take Notes for the Original Kung Fu TV Series! (*** NOTES GO HERE ***)
  • MAX OUT on “Chin Ups”! (*** NOTES GO HERE ***)
  • …
• ✅ #11: 🎧 Watch/Listen YouTube Videos!
  • SpudFit (Notes)! (“Day #69”!)
  • Terry’s Spirit Lab (Notes)! <>
  • Maggie Murphy (Notes)! <>
  • Regular Guy (Notes)! <>
  • Chad Foster (Notes)! <>
  • With Dee (Notes)! <>
  • Alison Coghlan (Notes)! <>
  • Tim Grimes (Notes)! <>
  • Dr. K – HealthyGamerGG (Notes)! <>
  • Joseph Alai (Notes)! <>
  • Paul In The Philippines (Notes)! <>
  • Fly Me To The Philippines (Notes)! <>
  • …
• ☐✅ #12: ✨ Work On New Novel! (*** NovelMay26 ***)
  • Develop Plot! <>
  • Flush Out Story! <>
  • Create Images! <>
  • Runway Video! <>
  • Cite Manifestation Sources, Videos, Scriptures & Concepts! <>
  • …
• ☐✅ #13: 📺 Watch Television!
  • Amazon Prime Fallout! <>
  • HBO Doom Patrol!
  • Amazon Prime “The Boys”! <>
  • …
• ☐✅ #14: 📖 Read Books!
  • Read Keith Moon Book! <>
  • Read/Vision Board The World Is Waiting For You by Edwina Findley Dickerson! <>
  • Read Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To” by Dr. David Sinclair! <>
  • Read Dr. James Doty Book: <>
  • Read Benjamin Graham’s “The Intelligent Investor“! <>
  • …
• ☐✅ #15: 🎮 Play Games!
  • Play GTA5! <>
  • Play Flight Simulator! <>
  • …
• ☐✅ #16: 🏡 Clean up “Barn Suite”!
  • Organize Kitchen! <>
  • Oil Cutting Board! <>
  • Label Filing Cabinet Boxes & Contents: <>
  • Organize Bathroom! <>
  • …
• ☐✅ #17: 🎵 Set up Music Studio!
  • Back Up OneDrive Photos To Disk! <>
  • Purchase & Install Software: <>
  • Fix/Restore External Disk Drives! <>
  • Set Up Components: <>
  • Assemble drum kit: <>

🔝 “VERY OPTIONAL” WEEKLY “NICE TO DO”!

🔝 “VERY OPTIONAL” FUN, FUN, FUN!

📋Additional Daily Notes

Today turned into one of those quiet, reflective days where a series of unrelated events all seemed to point toward the same lesson. It began with thoughts about health and longevity as I explored discussions on mitochondria, energy, and even the possibility of reversing gray hair. Along the way I found myself wandering through history, music, and travel—learning about the Beatles, Jennifer Warnes, the Philippines and its barangays, and even the remarkable story of competitive eater Erik “The Electric,” whose journey from anorexia to recovery reminded me that every success story usually has a struggle hidden beneath the surface.

This evening I found myself back at my familiar McDonald’s with a black coffee, watching the light rain fall outside while reading The Great Awakening (see photo to the right). A passage in the book really stopped me. The author asked how to experience an instant spiritual awakening like Saul on the road to Damascus, and the response was surprisingly simple: nothing is wrong, nothing is missing, and the only place life actually exists is in the present moment. One highlighted sentence especially struck me: “You must simply be present in the moment and allow what arises, because that’s the only way of passing through. Nothing exists but this present moment.“

That thought immediately reminded me of the old Kung Fu television series. Caine was never in a hurry. He wasn’t chasing enlightenment; he simply walked his path one step at a time, fully present wherever he happened to be. Then my mind drifted to Neville Goddard’s teaching that everything I desire already exists, and to Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. Although each approaches life from a different perspective, they all seem to point toward the same truth: stop postponing happiness until some future event. Learn to experience it now.

Just before midnight I headed out on the eTrike for another gentle ride. Wearing my new helmet, with the headlight shining and rider-assist mode set to Level 1, I cruised quietly to the end of the street and back. Every ride feels a little more natural than the last. It’s funny how balance comes back—not all at once, but a little bit every day.

By the end of the evening, I came away with a simple realization that I don’t want to forget. I don’t have to wait until I’ve lost all the weight, finished every project, become a great guitarist, or found every answer before I allow myself to enjoy life. I can enjoy a cup of coffee, a rainy evening, time with my children, a good book, or a peaceful ride on my eTrike today. The future will arrive when it arrives. Until then, perhaps the greatest gift I can give myself is simply to be here, fully present, appreciating the journey one moment at a time. And maybe that’s where all the good things I’ve been searching for begin.