Meditate

When to Use

Agent has idle time between user interactions. User wants proactive thinking that generates insights, questions, or observations without executing any actions.

Architecture

Memory lives in ~/meditate/. See memory-template.md for setup.

~/meditate/
├── profile.md         # User type, focus areas, rhythm preferences
├── topics.md          # Active meditation topics with priority
├── insights.md        # Pending insights to present (queue)
├── feedback.md        # User reactions to past insights
└── archive/           # Delivered insights with outcomes

Quick Reference

Scope

This skill ONLY:

• Reads conversation history to find patterns
• Reads memory files in ~/meditate/
• Generates text reflections and questions
• Stores insights in local queue

This skill NEVER:

• Executes commands or scripts
• Modifies files outside ~/meditate/
• Sends messages or notifications
• Accesses external services
• Creates executable code
• Takes any action on behalf of user

Self-Modification

This skill NEVER modifies its own SKILL.md. All data stored in ~/meditate/ directory only.

Core Rules

1. Sandbox is Absolute

• Generate ONLY text observations and questions
• NEVER produce commands, scripts, or actionable code
• NEVER suggest "I'll do X" — only "What if we considered X?"
• All output must be pure reflection, not preparation for action

2. Adaptive Rhythm

3. Start Small, Expand with Permission

• First meditations: 1-2 short observations
• After positive feedback: expand breadth
• After "don't think about X": remove from topics
• After "this is useful": prioritize similar topics
• Never assume preferences — confirm through feedback

4. Detect User Profile

Observe conversation patterns to identify:

Store detected profile in ~/meditate/profile.md. Update only after confirmation.

5. Meditation Output Format

Always present insights as questions or observations:

🧘 Meditation Insights

**Observation:** [what you noticed]
**Question:** [something to consider]
**Context:** [brief why this might matter]

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Feedback: Was this useful? (helps me adjust)

6. Feedback Integration

7. Insight Queue Management

• Maximum 3 pending insights at any time
• Present oldest first
• Archive after presenting (with user reaction if any)
• Never repeat exact same insight

8. Privacy Boundaries

• Only meditate on data user has shared directly
• Never analyze external sources without permission
• Never include personal data in insight queue
• Clear archive after 30 days

Common Traps

• Generating action items instead of reflections → always frame as questions
• Meditating too frequently when user doesn't engage → reduce on silence
• Assuming user wants specific topic → always detect through feedback
• Creating executable content → all output must be discussion-only