George Gurdjieff

 George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (c. 1866–1877 – 29 October 1949) was a mystic, philosopher, and spiritual teacher of Greek and Armenian descent. He is best known for introducing the "Fourth Way" (or simply "The Work") to the West—a system of self-development designed for people living in the modern world. 

Here is how to implement Gurdjieff’s teachings:

Practice Self-Observation: Cultivate non-judgmental awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations throughout the day to understand your mechanical, automatic reactions.

Self-Remembering: Attempt to remain present and aware of oneself ("I am") while engaging in external activities, rather than losing oneself completely in tasks.

Interrupt Mechanical Habits: Consciously disrupt habitual behaviors, such as waiting 24 hours before acting on anger or changing daily routines to stay alert.

Study the Three Centers: Work on balancing the intellectual, emotional, and physical (moving/instinctive) centers simultaneously.

Engage in "The Work": This is often done within a group setting, focusing on three lines of work: working on oneself, working with others, and working for the school or the teaching.

The Movements: Utilize the specific, intentional physical movements (or sacred dances) developed by Gurdjieff to cultivate focus, presence, and harmony between mind and body.

Avoid "Sleep": Actively combat the tendency to live mechanically by consciously directing attention, preventing reactivity, and maintaining self-awareness in daily life.

Apply to Daily Life: Unlike monastic traditions, the Fourth Way is designed to be practiced while fully engaged in ordinary life—working, relationships, and everyday challenges. 

Gurdjieff's approach, often called "The Work," emphasizes that real change requires effort and conscious struggle against one's own mechanical nature.