Every hour today, do something completely “random”. Simply listen to your “gut” &/or flow with “first thought, best thought”. In essence, simply choose to make all your decisions in those moments – those that are “important” &/or “major” as well as those that seem “minor” &/or “trivial” – on a wholehearted whim.
Invent a new punctuation mark that represents Happiness. Then, write three letters (one to a friend, one to a family member, and one to an acquaintance) and use your new symbol profusely. Be creative enough that at least one of the three is likely to ask what the symbol means, and be clear enough that […]
Go to a local animal shelter and be kind to the animals next scheduled to be “terminated” — Walk them … Pet them … Talk to them gently … Feed them treats. Let them know that, at least for today, that they too are Loved. Bonus Activity: If you can find a “no-kill” animal shelter […]
Visit a local jail and bring its inmates some non-religious inspirational reading materials (humor is always a great vehicle for inspiration). Ask if you can visit with them as well. If you are allowed to do so, do so. Ask them how they are “holding up” and intently listen to their answers. Let them know […]
Gather all of your old photos together. Go through them and put one (1) of every three (3) photos into a pile to give away. If some are not “givable”, burn them in a “cleansing ceremony” this evening.
Seek out a preacher of a “rival faith” and ask him/her about Salvation, listening openly tp him/her without judgment. Offer your own insights only if you are asked to do so — and be very brief if you are so asked. After all, this is a humble listening mission, not a proud preaching one.
All day today, refuse to use any of your electronic communication devices. This means no watching TV (unplug it), no using your cell phone (turn it off) and no talking on your traditional phone (take it off the hook). Bonus Activity: Cancel your subscription to your cable, satellite &/or digital TV.
Gently greet every baby you see today and lovingly welcome it to Life … Bonus Activity: Remind an adult human friend that today is the first day of the rest of his/her Life — and then gently & sincerely welcome him/her to Life as well.
Massage each of your own hands for 10 minutes each … This evening, do the same for your feet. Bonus Activity: While doing so, vividly envision how you are going to use your newly rejuvenated appendages to soothe the sufferings of others in the near future.
On the way to work or school this morning, walk at least part of the way, after having encountered someone interesting. Pay attention to the way they move and then subtly emulate their walk from afar … For the rest of the day, pause every hour to notice others’ different styles of Being, and then […]
Write three (3) emails this morning – one to a family member or friend, one to an associate, and one to a stranger or an enemy … The content of the mails should be almost identical, wishing their recipients well. Include messages of Kindness & Gratitude, and include a joke &/or a funny cartoon of […]
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