January 05 – Respecting the Earth: Fresh water is arguably your most precious resource – and the world is rapidly running out of it. Today, respect water by conserving it. All day long, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and washing dishes (wash them by hand), shower no longer than 5 minutes (no […]
January 04 – Flowing Faith-fully: Start the day today by “randomly” choosing a number, a color, and a direction (“left” is as good as “north”). Then, at the time of day of your choosing, set off for one hour and only walk towards/with one of these three “signposts”. At the end of the hour, have […]
January 03 – “Soul Vision”: Regardless of your particular religious (or non-religious) beliefs, live the entire day today under the assumption that everything that happens to you — everything that you see &/or hear, and everyone who crosses your path — is a direct messenger from God (a.k.a. “the Universe” or “the Life Force”). Assume […]
January 02 – Personalizing your Calendar: Establish &/or renew your personal Holy Days. Obtain a standard calendar and note the day of your conception (“exactly” 9 months before your birth). Write “Mother’s Day” on your own birthday. Note anniversaries (of relationships, jobs and/or travels), birthdays, death-days and the day you began your current job. Other […]
January 01 – Respecting Sentient Life: Today, do not eat, imbibe or utilize any animals or animal products. Bonus: From this day forth, decide to eat only animals that either you kill yourself or that you personally witness being killed. This activity is not meant to be a condemnation of any of you who eat […]
December 31 – General Gratitude: Go somewhere away from your home (e.g. the woods, a mountaintop, the roof of a skyscraper, etc.) and pause to reflect on the Blessing that is your Life itself … Wait until you really feel Grateful for being alive – then scream “Thank Youuuuuuuuuuuu!” to the Cosmos for as loud […]
December 30 – Art Appreciation: Today is a day to appreciate Art in your Life. This presents a number of options – going to an art museum being the most obvious among them. If you do go to a museum, that’s great, and yet your task for the day is to find art in unconventional […]
December 29 – Slow-Flowing: In this world where we are encouraged to “go as fast as you can to do as much as you can do”, make your Life smooth today instead. Purpose-fully alter the tempo of all your actions today — Walk at a slower tempo than normal. Drive at or below the speed […]
December 28 – Releasing Excess: Go through your home and gather five (5) items that you would consider to be “luxuries” (e.g. gold jewelry, china dish-ware, crystal glassware, the “good silver”, furs, fancy watches, leather coats, etc.). Lay all of them on the living room floor, put on a blindfold, and give away the first […]
December 27 – Respecting the Earth: Take steps today to minimize your “carbon footprint”. There are many ways to do so, though for today, it is enough to simply choose between riding your bike or using public transportation all day. Do some research tonight on other ways you can “de-carbonize” your Living. Though most scientists […]
December 26 – Re-Conceiving your Self: Go forth today choosing to See as though this were your first day of Life. Let go of all your memories and judgments and preconceptions and beliefs and convictions — Simply BE & SEE … Notice the sun and the moon anew. Try to count how many different shades […]
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