I'm not completely sure of the answer so I'm going to tag Mumsy. @Elgee In regards to Question 2 and 3, though--I do know that you have to host the 5 "activities" yourself.

@ATuckerMorin I don't do it always, but meditation is actually a pretty simple skill, but incredibly difficult to master. Get an app like "Simple Habit" (I like) or "Headspace" (another major one) and listen to the introductory lessons--yeah you might eventually want to subscribe, but for just learning, the first few lessons are free. The first step is to control and deepen your breath and then focus on something intently enough to disconnect yourself from your thoughts. Focusing on your breath, visualising a color, so on. Yeah, it doesn't last long...a second or so if your lucky before yo

I can't tell you about diet, but I have had some experience with meditation. What do you want to know about it? It does allow you to gain much more control of your mind. Learning how to think is one thing, learning how not to think is even harder. You've got to start slow, though.

Got it.

Take a stroll over to the Hall of the Tower :)

The Algai @Asha'man Shar'amanhas met the requirements to be promoted to Manshima and may post his Declarations when ready! (Hold your congratulations until after the Declarations have been posted! Thank you!) The Declarations take three parts: Declaration of Self: Post a few sentences to a paragraph about who you are. Why did you start reading WoT? How did you find DM? Feel free to add anything you think will be interesting or meaningful. Declaration of Commitment: Post a few sentences to a paragraph about your time as a Candidate. What projects have

The novice @PiedPiper has completed her requirements to be Raised to Accepted and may post her Arches when ready. Please hold your congratulations until the Arches have been posted.

@Phaedra has been nominated for Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. Who will speak for this woman?

haycraftd, Der'M and Master at Arms: I agree with StarRisk. Eggnog.

Mat. It's always been Mat. It's insane how much we relate...sometimes I think I AM Mat. He grew from an impish kid (like me) into a military genius...and, while I'm not a military genius, those who've followed what I've been up to these past few years know I have a few things to say about it! Mat always thinks for himself, (which can be a curse sometimes), and when he's determined there's no stopping him. He's blunt, highly intuitive, and although he could never tell you why, when he makes big decisions he's usually correct. He's a gambler--but he knows how to gamble. All in al

The Algai @StarRiskhas met the requirements to be promoted to Manshima and may post his Declarations when ready! (Hold your congratulations until after the Declarations have been posted! Thank you!) The Declarations take three parts: Declaration of Self: Post a few sentences to a paragraph about who you are. Why did you start reading WoT? How did you find DM? Feel free to add anything you think will be interesting or meaningful. Declaration of Commitment: Post a few sentences to a paragraph about your time as a Candidate. What projects have you done?

Okay, I've noted three, so just send me a PM when you decide you want to be raised.

@Elgee @Arie Thank you, I wouldn't have known. @Asha'man Shar'aman I hope you had a good week with the Blues! I've noted it down.

No apology needed. Congratulations!

I'd like you to keep track if possible. (See Phaedra's). I'll keep track from there.