← Goodness

Ember

Gaze at a light, close your eyes, watch what stays. Concentration on a single object.

Begin a session

You'll gaze at the object for a stretch, then a bell tells you to close your eyes and watch the after-image in the dark. Back and forth, in cycles, for the length you choose.

My own candle On-screen light
10 min 15 min 20 min 30 min
Keep it comfortable for the eyes. Blink normally, never force a stare, and stop if your eyes hurt or water hard. Use a real candle at a arm's length or more — never the sun or any harsh light. The on-screen light is deliberately soft; keep your screen brightness moderate.

Fixing attention on a single bright object is one of the oldest concentration methods there is. You watch the object, then its after-image, and — as attention steadies over many sessions — a settled inner brightness can arise and become the thing you rest on. The after-image is ordinary eye physiology; the steadier inner sign is a real feature of deep concentration that people report differently, so hold expectations lightly and don't strain for it. All wording here is original.

 

What did you see?

After-image

It appeared

The inner sign

A steadier light that arises on its own, distinct from the fading after-image. Often absent early on — that's fine.

It arose

Notes

Log

Settings

Cycle

Longer gazes build a stronger after-image; longer closed spells give it room to settle. Even amounts are a fine place to start.

On-screen light

Only used when the object is set to the on-screen light. Keep it soft; a dim room and a moderate glow is easier on the eyes than a blazing one.

Sound

Bell at each change

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About & eye safety

This method rests attention on a single luminous object. It's an old, open practice; all the wording here is original and nothing is quoted.

Never gaze at the sun, a bare bulb, or any light bright enough to be uncomfortable. Use a candle at arm's length or beyond, in a dim room, and blink normally — a soft gaze, not a locked stare. If your eyes sting, water heavily, or the after-image lingers far longer than a session, stop and rest them. People with eye conditions, migraine with visual aura, or a seizure history should be especially cautious, and check with a clinician first.