100 Day No Burpie Challenge

Here is a twist to a regular New Years challenge ... for the next 100 days, for only one time in the day, remove all the negativity from your mind … it's a start to a large, much needed change. For example, someone starts up a conversation with you about another … it's about their clothing choice, hair, etc. ... and you immediately mention “how nice the sky is today.” This in turn will totally floor them, but like all changes that need to be made, it might allow them to understand that it's not acceptable.

Why do this? Well, little things go a long way. When these thought patterns enter your mind, any negative one at all, be aware of it. Do not judge it; just be an observer. Thought awareness is the process by which you observe your thoughts and become aware of what is going through your head. Take a “fake it till you make it” attitude towards change.  

No, there will not be a “serenity now” moment down the road, when all the negative emotions you've been saving will eventually pop out. The practice of positivity will give rise to room in your head to be present and more aware. This is powerful stuff. The power of thoughts is a mighty power that is shaping our lives. This shaping is usually subconscious, but it is  possible to make it a conscious one. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and successful outcomes and actions. Whatever the mind expects, it finds. 

Abraham Lincoln put it well when he said, “most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” So here's the challenge— PAY IT FORWARD.

Sources: James Fitzgerald, Remez Sasson, www.mindtools.com