Practice

First Witness

A morning acknowledgement of what is present before judgment.

Practice

Minimum form

Name one true sensation, condition, or need.

Full form

Pause, orient to the day, name what is present, and choose one honest response.

Object-free and accessible form

No object. Use speech, sign, text, gesture, or silence.

Safety and consent

Safety boundary

Stop when an act becomes unsafe, unwanted, medically inappropriate, culturally extractive, financially burdensome, or a substitute for needed care. No secrecy, pain, intoxication, fasting, sleep deprivation, forced disclosure, or leader submission is required.