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Have you ever listened to what your mind is telling you? Like, really listened?
If your mind is anything like my mind, it can get pretty interesting in there.
Sure, my mind coughs up some deep and profound stuff from time to time. It also gets totally blissed out and happy on occasion.
But it can also be, um, a bit negative. A bit of a ranter. My mind can go on and on in a not-so-helpful way.
Like how much I messed up about something. Or how dumb I am. Or how dumb someone else is.
No fun.
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I don’t know about you, but I like it a lot better when my mind is in a good mood.
Like the other day.
I was driving home from my morning walk and my mind was really happy.
It was chatting away, pointing out how awesome everything is.
Look – that cloud is amazing! Listen – the song on the radio is even more amazing than that cloud! Check it out – the way those birds are flying across that cloud is perfectly in time with the song on the radio and everything in the world is so freaking incredible!
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In that moment, I realized something.
When I’m in a good mood, my mind is bringing to my attention how awesome everything is.
Which is, well, awesome.
But why not maximize my chances of being in a good mood?
Why not direct my mind to notice awesome things all the time? Why not let my awesome-seeking mind lead me to a perpetual awesome mood?!
So I decided to take the All-Day Appreciator Challenge.
photo: Rolands Lakis on flickr
Actually, first I made up the All-Day Appreciator Challenge, and then I decided to take it.
The goal of the challenge is to get your mind to notice and appreciate awesome things all day.
Even if you’re in a totally crappy mood, there’s always something.
Start with small stuff.
Like how good it feels to be able to take air in your lungs and then push it back out. And how great it is to have running water. And fingers.
photo: M. Accarino on flickr
Like, basic stuff.
Any time your mind takes off on a little detour and wants to remind you that everything sucks, you just bring it back to All-Day Appreciation Duty.
The more you do this, the better you feel. Before you know it, you’re in a full-out Bliss-cious Cycle Of Never-Ending Awesomeness.
And there is nothing better than being trapped in a Bliss-cious Cycle Of Never-Ending Awesomeness.
It’s even better than a ride at Disneyland!
Well, unless you’re on a ride at Disneyland while you’re in a Bliss-cious Cycle Of Never-Ending Awesomeness.
photo: Serena on flickr
Yes, there are things in the world that suck.
But there is also so much to appreciate. You just have to get your mind on board with this fact.
Boss your mind around! Tell it to find things to appreciate!
Take the All-Day Appreciator Challenge and get ready for your very own Bliss-cious Cycle Of Never-Ending Awesomeness!
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Hi Z,
I loved this one!! I have a sucky job if I let my mind have its way. I have to stand all day – not good on the feet – and do repetitive chores that look entirely too much like housecleaning – not my thing. My boss is – well – challenging. But when I remember that I was without a job at all for 14 months, I get appreciative quickly and start remembering why I needed a job – like small things – food, rent, clothing – those small things and being able to move to a new town! I re-member that I have been a boss and it can be challenging to know what to do and say to each unique person. I appreciate how that I get to meet many new and marvelous people and have the opportunity to put a smile on each of their faces with my dazzling service!
So yep, I will take your challenge! And I always start with air so this time I will start with light – that there is light and there is Light that is me!
Thanks for the challenge Z!
Hi River,
Awesome – I am glad to hear that you are taking the challenge.
And glad that you are putting smiles on people’s faces with your dazzling service. Go you! 🙂
XOZ
Love it, Z! Yes, “boss your mind around!” Your mind will protest heartily, but keep at it. Eventually it will cut way back on the whining, nay-saying, and criticizing.
I love how Abraham says that our vibration of appreciation is the closest thing to pure Source energy that they see in us. It really works wonders for our mood and what we’re inviting into our experience.
Hi Karen,
I appreciate your comment, as always! 🙂
Abe has definitely helped me in tuning to the Appreciation Station. It really does work wonders, as you say. And the more we appreciate, the more there is to appreciate. Pretty amazing.
XOZ
I love it Z! This is right on time as always! Have a great gig at Santa Rosa with your new rap at Santa Rosa and tell Melissa I said hello!
Hi Sauda,
Great to hear from you. And happy for the good timing. I appreciate knowing that. 😉
I will tell Melissa hello from you!
XOZ