What did I receive today that I overlooked? Constraint: 3 lines only. Do not answer quickly. Reminder: Report facts. Remove interpretation. What I received: What I missed: What it produced:

Shadow Prompt What do you most often defend about yourself without being asked? Do not explain why. Do not justify it. Just notice: - When it appears - Who it appears around - What happens if you don’t defend it If you respond, keep it simple. One sentence is enough. What you protect most closely often protects you the least.

Shadow Prompts are not questions to answer quickly. They are mirrors. Each prompt is designed to surface: - A reflex you normally justify - A belief you rarely question - A pattern you explain instead of observing Do not rush to respond. Read the prompt. Notice what arises. Notice what resists. If you choose to reply: - Speak from experience, not theory - Keep it brief - Do not fix yourself or others You are not required to post. Silence is a valid response. The goal is not insight. The goal is accurate perception. If a prompt irritates you, confuses you, or feels “unfair,” that reaction is the work.