At least for today, Purpose-fully wait five (5) minutes before fulfilling any desire or wish … Hungry?  Wait five minutes before going to get food.  Thirsty?  Wait five minutes before getting a drink.  Have to go to the bathroom?  Wait five minutes before going.  Want to listen to your I-Pod or car radio?  Wait five minutes before turning it on.  Want to call a friend to chat on the phone?  Wait five minutes to do so.  Then, finish the day by holding your breath for as long as you can (delaying the ultimate gratification for all of us: breathing).  Finally, remember to “simmer” in bed by pondering your new-found appreciation for all you already possess.

Note:  To get the most out of this activity, it’s important that you wait Meaning-fully while you wait (e.g. appreciating nature, watching other people interact, simply sitting and Being Aware of your breathing, etc.).  Waiting the five minutes while pining to “get yours” defeats the purpose, as does reading or otherwise “filling up the time.”

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