The Leo Babauta plot thickens. Not only is he doing 40-day discomfort challenges this year, but he is starting with jumping into a cold pool every day! I guess I was locked into his wavelength when I cooked this whole project up!
For my 10 shower anniversary, I decided to break the ten minute barrier. I selected a song that I knew could help carry me over the goal line, Zombie by Fela Kuti. I still remember the first time I heard Zombie. I was at some collective house in Montreal that a friend brought me to and an afrobeat band covered it in the living room. A trombone player absolutely slayed the lead and I was captivated. Anyway, this epic twelve minute track made for a perfect 10 shower anniversary song.
This time I experimented further with the brainfreeze experiment. I left the top of my head directly under the stream and eventually my skull was the source of incredible discomfort. I made a short-lived attempt to power through but eventually my mind got the better of me and I went back to normal showering for a while before taking a second stab at it.
The second time was more fruitful. I resolved to simply experience the sensation and observe how it changed. Once my head reached a point of extreme discomfort, I remained, immobile, and watched as I broke on through (to the other side).
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