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Daily Question, February 19

What is something new you could try today?

  • k'Care-Reena

    Becoming more conscious and create a imaginary glass board between others and myself. I am an empath and have noticed many energy transferring when I am with others & it drains my body since I have my energy and other’s energy in my body. SO picturing this glass board between myself and others will allow me to recognize their energies however not allow it to pass over into mine.
    Individuals who have anxiety & stuff (empaths especially) should try it.

  • Kristine

    I definitely feel like I’m in a rut. There are many things that give me joy, being outside in nature, reading a good book, talking with people but I still find myself spending too much time with screens. and unproductive, unenjoyable activities. I would like to begin doing something creative. Maybe a small sketch or Haiku poem. Will I follow through????

  • Robyn Karima Grant

    I recreated my office

  • Malag

    I’ve been exploring taking different routes for a walk in the lockdown. I’d been doing the same routes. So I’m now taking different routes or even going in the opposite direction on one of my normal routes. Gives a different view.

  • Heather

    I need to put forth a better effort in mindful eating when it’s so easy to mindlessly snack.

  • lunaperra70

    I could and did try working out on my own without excuses. It was awesome.

  • Kristi

    I could work towards truly accepting my son as he is rather than wishing things were sometimes different for him.

  • Dusty Su

    Good question.

    Not to eat the last half of the bag of luscious black licorice in my cupboard that I launched into last night. Just because it’s open, does not mean I have to finish it. I will practice self-restraint.

    Pfft, who am I kidding? Death by licorice awaits, (FDA warning for real about eating large amounts of the stuff), and I am okay with those high stakes.

  • Don Jones

    A Japanese tea ceremony.

  • Hot Sauce

    Today, I would like to try experimenting with creative visualization meditation. Recently, I was reminded that this was something initiates into the Egyptian Mystery Schools do today, and I would like to try it to see for myself if the Law of Attraction really works. I’ve done visualization before but never in a completely meditative state.

  • Mica

    Smiling even if I don’t feel happy. A blog today said that was one of the 3 healthy things to do every day, along with eating greens like spinach [I already have a daily spinach salad], and some exercise stuff..
    Happy weekend – 🎒💕

  • Lauryn

    Keeping a positive mindset all day.

  • Elaine

    As it happens, my husband and I are meeting today on zoom with our recently elected MLA (member of Legislative Assembly) for the first time. We will be advocating for greatly enhanced protection of our old growth forests.

  • Carol

    Something new to try today..hmmm…instead of asking others to see my viewpoint, to see theirs.

  • Craig K

    I am open to suggestions

  • Journey
    I've had a bunch of auto immune conditions in the past year and very very recently made changes to my diet, cutting wheat, dairy, processed sugar and coffee. I'd say the new things I am trying are alternatives to these. Experimenting with other grains and meal options. It takes planning but it's also fun to try something new. I also just bought a box of crayons and a coloring book in an attempt to destress. As well I've started daily breathing exercises. I hope to find other new things to...

    I’ve had a bunch of auto immune conditions in the past year and very very recently made changes to my diet, cutting wheat, dairy, processed sugar and coffee. I’d say the new things I am trying are alternatives to these. Experimenting with other grains and meal options. It takes planning but it’s also fun to try something new.

    I also just bought a box of crayons and a coloring book in an attempt to destress. As well I’ve started daily breathing exercises.

    I hope to find other new things to do. Many of my friends tell me to write, but I’m unsure what to write about. Maybe that’s one new thing I can try.

    I also want to try online yoga classes instead of doing my own stretching. I miss the class atmosphere and practicing with others in a room.

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    • sunnypatti
      I had a positive affirmations coloring book that someone gave me after I left my ex husband. I loved it! Such a great thing for healing and destressing. With regards to your dietary changes, I wanted to mention that if you want to try some fun and yummy sugar-free treats, Chocolate Covered Katie has some great recipes on her website! I was just checking out doyogawithme.com, and I like the look of it and ease of searching classes. Thanks for that recommendation. Perhaps it will be good f...

      I had a positive affirmations coloring book that someone gave me after I left my ex husband. I loved it! Such a great thing for healing and destressing.

      With regards to your dietary changes, I wanted to mention that if you want to try some fun and yummy sugar-free treats, Chocolate Covered Katie has some great recipes on her website!

      I was just checking out doyogawithme.com, and I like the look of it and ease of searching classes. Thanks for that recommendation. Perhaps it will be good for the both of us 🙂

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      • Journey

        Thank you so much for the feedback and the recommendation on Chocolate Covered Katie. I will definitely try it out. I have a major sweet tooth so this is a help! Thank you!

    • Mica

      I like the crayons and coloring book, Journey – enjoy!
      Re: diet – I just read that daily greens like spinach are good – I have a spinach salad every day with cottage cheese, banana, and poppyseed dressing

  • Kendall
    Yesterday, I ran across a book called, One Small Step Can Change Your Life and one of the big take away's for me is the idea of asking a small question in order to initiate change. The question for me sounds something like, 'what is one tiny thing I can do right now that will make a difference in ------------------" ( my sleep, my health, my relationship...) Even if it is ridiculously tiny, such as; "I will go to bed 5 minutes earlier' it is a manageable step in the right direction and it pr...

    Yesterday, I ran across a book called, One Small Step Can Change Your Life and one of the big take away’s for me is the idea of asking a small question in order to initiate change. The question for me sounds something like, ‘what is one tiny thing I can do right now that will make a difference in ——————” ( my sleep, my health, my relationship…) Even if it is ridiculously tiny, such as; “I will go to bed 5 minutes earlier’ it is a manageable step in the right direction and it prevents my brain from being overwhelmed.

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    • Malag

      Yes I like that, Kendall.. We move in tiny steps and can look back over years and see big change but hardly notice it when it’s little things here and there. But if the direction is right it’s so powerful I think.

  • Cathie

    Talk less; listen more.

  • Carol

    Do I challenge or accept what appears to be a new limitation? Rather confused about it right now.

    • Holly in Ohio

      That’s a good question.

      Is it something you could test? Could you try challenging it for two weeks and then reassess? And see how you feel?

      • Carol

        Holly, My attempt to challenge this morning did not go very well but I will continue to try. In Toltec Wisdom, we are told: “Don’t try just do it.” But honestly, in this case, it is not that simple as there are health considerations. Please know I appreciate you very much.

  • Chester
    I'm in a job where I get many emails through the day - most often connected with a question or task. While in reflection I very much appreciate each of these micro-engagements throughout the day, it is typically only in reflection, and less so in the moment. My actual focus is usually trying to get through the given task as quickly and correctly as possible. NEW for today, I will greet each email with a mental thought of "what opportunity are you bringing me today?", and attempt to more actively...

    I’m in a job where I get many emails through the day – most often connected with a question or task. While in reflection I very much appreciate each of these micro-engagements throughout the day, it is typically only in reflection, and less so in the moment. My actual focus is usually trying to get through the given task as quickly and correctly as possible. NEW for today, I will greet each email with a mental thought of “what opportunity are you bringing me today?”, and attempt to more actively appreciate each connection .

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    • Anna

      Thanks for that Chester, I’ll start doing like you, next Monday, with the first email of the usual long list.

    • Mica

      Cool, Chester – I hope it goes well 😜😁

    • Lauryn

      Thank you for this. In my job I’m dealing with a similar email situation. Going to try to think of it this way today.

    • Craig K

      Thanks for this!

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