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 Source” or “Jehovah” etc). Assume simultaneously that these […]
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Start the day today by “randomly” choosing a number, a color, and a direction (note that “left” is just as good as “north”). Then, at the time of day of your choosing, set off for one hour and only walk towards &/or in harmony with these three “signposts”. At the end of the hour (set […]
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Fresh water is arguably your most precious resource – and the world is rapidly running out of it. So today, respect the Earth by respecting water — and respect water by conserving it. All day long, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and washing dishes (Bonus Activity: wash the latter by hand), shower […]
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Today, sit silently with a friend for 30 minutes. Gaze at him/her regularly, and choose to See his/her True Self when you do so. If no friend is handy, find someone on a public bench and simply sit next to them for that same amount of time, doing exactly the same honoring. Note that this […]
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Put a six-sided die or a special coin or two same-sized stones (one dark & one light) into your pocket. Then, base all decisions today on the “roll of the dice” (e.g. odd #’s or the white stone or a flip of heads = “Yes” — even #’s or the black stone or a flip […]
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Some have said that humans invented music to “correct” our own discordant vibrations &/or to harmonize the discord in our surroundings. Regardless of whether or not this is true, music is clearly a powerful force in human culture. That having been said, today is the day in which to appreciate music in your Life … […]
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Take a few moments this morning and write out a list of ten (10) things for which you are Thank-full. To help get you started, at the top of the list write “Life,” then “Consciousness,” then “Free Will,” and then “Nature’s Wonders”. Then take a few moments to fill in the final six spaces – […]
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Visit a local elderly-care facility or retirement community and pay your respects. Ask the residents there for their Life-Advice. Ask them what they think “the Meaning to Life” is. Ask them to tell you their Life stories. Ask them if there is anything your can do for them … Most importantly of all: Listen to […]
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Go the entire day without complaining about anything or criticizing anyone (this includes cursing &/or uttering any sarcastic remarks). Note: if you happen to “slip up”, forgive yourself immediately, openly “replace” your mis-statement with a positive alternative, & continue on with your day. Bonus Activity: Whenever tempted to be negative, go out of your way […]
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Today, choose to take a trip into a neighborhood where you become a “minority” &/or a “stranger”. Though many believe such an action to be “dangerous”, if you go and attend a church there or choose to be a patron of a store (barbershops are great for this), you will be at no greater risk […]
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Go somewhere tonight where you can see the sunset. Be sure to go ahead of time with your favorite healthy snack &/or inspirational book … When the time comes (at least 15 minutes beforehand), put the food and the book down and intently watch the sun set; allow yourself to be re-amazed at the innate […]
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