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 […]
For 20 minutes, communicate using only hand gestures, body language, &/or facial expressions. Repeat this activity a total of three (3) times today, with at least one of the stints occurring at work or school. If it’s too uncomfortable to simply stop talking, inform your co-workers/classmates what you are doing and invite them to join […]
Visit night court (or afternoon court) today. While there, pay attention to the emotions that permeate the room. Be consciously grateful that you have not been compelled to attend … After settling in for a few minutes, silently extend the prosecuting attorney as much Compassion as possible (remembering that theirs is one of the more […]
At regular intervals (at least once per hour), stare at people who aren’t looking your way. Do so for at least two full minutes or until they glance your direction. When they do look your way (and they often will), wave and smile at them gently for three (3) seconds before looking away. […]
Symbolically, a handshake represents showing an enemy that you have no weapon up your sleeve. Needless to say, this is not a powerful way to express either Friendship or Kindness. So, all day today, choose to greet everyone you encounter — all friends, all family member, all acquaintances, and all strangers – with a hug […]
Remove all the typical “comforters” from your life today — When you awaken, use no slippers. When you shower, shower cold. If feasible, “use the bathroom” outside. Eat cold bread and drink only water for breakfast (no vegan cream cheese & no jam). Drive to and from work without using your car’s heater or radio […]
Take a few moments this morning and identify both your most-favorite & least-favorite colors (If they are still pertinent, use the same colors from February 13’s previous task). All morning thereafter, let your least-favorite color make your “decisions” for you, saying “yes” to it all morning, and allowing the fervor of your actions to be […]
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