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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recycle everything you use today … Collect all paper, plastic, metals and glass used and take them to your local recycling center at the end of the day. In addition, take all your biodegradable refuse, chop it up and “express-compost” it in your garden &/or yard. Bonus Activity: Buy recycling bins &/or make a composting […]
Make it a point today to “linger” wherever you are before moving on to another location … When it’s time to get out of bed, pause there before doing so to truly Realize where you Are. When it’s time to go to work or school, pause for a deep breath or two at home before […]
Everyone has more than one personal addiction. They may not be traditional (like alcohol, cigarettes or drug abuse), and yet any behavior that is both self-centered & self-destructive qualifies. This can be overeating, gossiping about others, consuming animal flesh &/or mammary secretions (a.k.a “dairy”), engaging in superficial sexual intercourse, immersing yourself in “the news,” or […]
Today’s task involves making art in Nature … First, go to a nearby park or field or wooded area and sit for awhile (It helps if this space is one of your personal “favorites”). Intently notice the different facets of the environment there – the trees, the leaves, the stones, the dirt, the grass, the […]
Today, write a Love-letter to Life. Be specific regarding what you are thankful for as well as what has most Blessed you in the past. Conclude your letter with a brief “Mission Statement” – your current belief as to what you are Here to Do on Earth (for others) in this lifetime. Put the letter […]
To truly Respect the poor of your community, it is necessary to treat them as human beings — not as “poor people”. Pity, sympathy, and worry only serve to entrench the challenges faced by our brothers & sisters who are “materially challenged”. Keeping this in mind, go forth today into an impoverished community and look […]
Go the entire day answering every question forthrightly and making every comment reflect a “flagrant honesty.” This means no embellishing, no exaggerating, no melodramatizing, no sarcasm, no “politeness”, no tact, and no “white lies” – and this, all day long. Bonus Activity: Wear a sign that says “Free Honest Opinions” and encourage others to ask […]
Today, take a community survey with regards to the question “What is the Meaning of Life?” Ask at least one elderly person, at least one child, at least one friend, at least one preacher, at least one relative, at least one homeless person, at least one “wealthy” stranger (anyone in a business suit &/or driving […]
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