Challenge traditional “style” today by wearing something “outrageous” (e.g. color un-coordination, plaids with stripes with polka-dots, a tie with a t-shirt, socks with sandals, etc.). Be creative and have fun. Be sure not to tell anyone that you are “dressing up”. Act – no, choose to believe – that your “bizarre” outfit is completely acceptable, […]
Go to a local hospital and head to the cancer ward (or other part of the facility where terminally ill patients are staying). Bring a flowering plant (avoid cut flowers that will soon wilt) … Visit with the patients there — Listen to their stories, bring them cartoons or tell them jokes. Tell them about […]
Go through all your clothes this morning, making a pile of the items that you rarely use &/or don’t truly “need” (& maybe calling a few neighbors to encourage them to do the same). Items that are “in season” and yet have not been worn in over three weeks go into the pile, as do […]
You are special and amazing. Indeed, you are the only YOU alive today and the only YOU who has ever lived. You have Gifts to give and Services to render that no other human on the planet can give or provide even half as well. Now, while remembering these Truth-full thoughts, make “grand entrances” all […]
To get through our days, we tend to rely primarily on our vision, and secondarily on our sense of hearing. As a result, our other senses have become dampened from lack of use … So this morning, wear earplugs and pay attention to how Life changes. Keep them in through lunchtime. Afterwards, remove them and […]
All day today (at least once per hour), greet strangers warmly. Be the first to say “Hello” to them. Mention what a Wonder-full day it is, often ask if there is anything you can do for them, and part from them with a sincere “Peace be with you” … Note: Remember to Be Kind regardless […]
This morning, lie comfortably on the floor, breathing slowly and deeply for a few minutes. While doing so, breathe from your stomach, allowing it to gently rise and fall. Slowly close your eyes and sink consciously into the floor beneath you. Once you’ve “sunk” as deep as you can, remain there for forty seconds and […]
Find three (3) different ways to experience movement today while not moving your feet. Note that you are not merely to move, but to experience movement (i.e. riding in a car or bus doesn’t give an intimate experience of movement, while riding on top of a car or bus certainly would). Escalators are mild examples […]
Find a color without a name (there are actually quite a few of them) or a color that has a name that could well use replacing. Create a fresh name for your chosen hue and go through the day looking for that color while informing others of its name (e.g. I helped re-name yellow-orange — […]
Take a few moments to list as many of the people you can remember who either inspired you, encouraged you, enlivened your happiness, &/or supported you during your childhood. Sometime today pay one of those people a surprise visit to relay your Gratitude to them in person (taking them small Gifts of Appreciation is optional). […]
Visit a local kindergarten or pre-school this morning (Be sure to call first to ask permission). Bring along some games that further teamwork, sharing or cooperation (most toy stores have quite a few in stock these days) &/or bring a pre-packaged healthy snacks for the kids. If you are allowed to help the teacher by […]
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