February 18 – Polite “Impoliteness”: 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), smile at them gently for three (3) seconds before looking […]
February 17 – Compassion for “Criminals”: Visit night court (or day court) today. While there, pay attention to the emotions that permeate the room. Be consciously grateful that you are there freely … Silently extend the prosecuting attorney as much Compassion as possible (From personal experience, I know that this is one of the more […]
February 16 – Pure Communication: 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/school. If it’s too uncomfortable to simply stop talking, inform your co-workers or classmates what you are doing […]
February 15 – Respecting the Children: Visit a local kindergarten or preschool this morning (It might help to call around first to ask permission). Bring along some games that further teamwork, sharing or cooperation (most toy stores have quite a few these days) &/or bring a pre-packaged healthy snack for them. If you are allowed […]
February 14 – Gratitude Visits: Take a few moments to list as many of the people you can remember who either inspired you, enabled your happiness &/or supported you during your childhood. Sometime today pay one of those people a surprise visit to relay your Gratitude in person (taking them small Gifts is optional). If […]
February 13 – Refreshing the Rainbow: Find a color without a name (there are quite a few of them) or a color that has a name that could well use replacing. Create a fresh name for your hue and go through the day looking for that color while informing others of its name (e.g. I […]
February 12 – Coasting & Soaring: 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 […]
February 11 – Sinking into Here&Now: 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, […]
February 10 – Remembering True Kinship: 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 and part company with a sincere “Peace be with you” … Be Kind whether they respond with kindness or not. Our reptile brain […]
February 09 – Appreciating Hearing & Sight: 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 […]
February 08 – Humility via Self-Booming: 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 do half as well. While remembering these thoughts, make “grand entrances” […]
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