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Daily Question, January 5

What is on my “not to do” list?

  • Jenna F

    Getting caught up in a cycle in negative thoughts is on my not to do list. Sometimes it can be so easy to focus on the things in my life that are going wrong. However, it is so tremendously important to stay positive and appreciate each day along with the challenges it may bring us.

  • reality

    Never to bend towards, cower or cave to the torture of me. Have a nice day 🙂 reality

  • Mica

    Brother David has some good not-to-do’s in his letter to us

  • Sue

    As I look over the previous responses I can identify so much with so many of them. Sometimes I feel to make myself a better person I have more “not to do’s” than “to does”. I have been working hard at not being judgmental of others and being more positive with them and will continue this journey.

  • Malag

    I work on how I want to behave and the “not do’s” flow from that. I feel I give too much to the not do things by saying ‘thou shalt not’ .

  • Linda

    Do not let the state of the world define who I am today.

  • GCharlotte

    “Not To Do”:List, Make fights. Argue with my parents. Litter. Sarcasm. Break the Commandments. Waste Anything or Time.

  • Rose Ose

    Several of the aspects already mentioned; to not try to control things, which are not for me to control; to not eat in a prolonged “Holiday” mode, meaning change to vegan on a daily basis, to not fill myself with doubt and fear, to not narrow myself down nor the perspective on things, not to forget my humor despite this open list… 🙂

  • Cato

    Overthinking and feeling bad for myself.

  • Toby

    Some wonderful answers to this question.

    For me, it has to be to not let that self-defeating inner critic fill me with doubt and fear and despair. To not let that darn voice go unchallenged

  • KC

    Do no harm. Don’t get too caught in tired old narratives …and when / as I do, practice returning to breath, body, the present moment, the much, much greater all that is …

  • Karmit

    To be concerned with or try to change the ‘things’ I have no control over – is on the top of my “not to do” list.

  • pkr

    Do not engage in the “news” of the day and get all worked up.
    Do not get angry or upset by others and their words, actions.
    Do not continuing eating as if it is the “holidays”.
    Do not forget to be kind and loving. ❤️

    • Cathy

      “Do not get angry or upset by others and their words, actions.” ← That is a really big one for me. Thank you for mentioning this one, pkr- I need to keep it forefront.

  • Alisa Bridges

    Do not get overwhelmed with the to do list.
    Do not be judgemental and unkind.
    Do not waste the day being on the computer.

  • Michele

    Not to be lazy – be a little more active today than yesterday. Cut back on fast food.

  • Linda

    Not let the little voice in my head reign today. It is always waiting to remind me of times I have failed in the past. It is very wearing and it will be nice to have a break!

  • Verena

    answer to both of today’s questions : I actively work on creating harmony. it’s inner work, like renouncing to cling to old stories. and it’s outer work, showing kindness in different ways. little suprises, smiles is one way, being willing to be touched by the kind acts of others is another way. being open and appreciative and willing to look fresh over and over again is the best way to show kindness right now.

  • Amor fati

    Not go wandering into past or future

  • Lily

    Don’t:
    Go to church this morning.
    Feel guilty about it.
    Instead:
    Let myself rest this morning to fight off cold.
    Putter over to my daughter’s for lunch of soup and cake.
    Have quiet, delightful day.

  • sunnypatti

    Not to let my ego take over my thoughts.
    Not to overwork my body when it needs rest.

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