I read this book of yours last year when I was recovering from a broken leg. It inspired me in my writing of my own book about breaking up with (or taking a one month break from) any habit thatβs holding you back from being sovereign (a word that may overused but has so much meaning).
OK! wowie kazowie. what a great bunch of people responded to this: after the 2nd comment I was over my initial impulse, which was, great idea, soon. soon I will do this. The tone of the challenge and most especially of the comments is so different from the positive thought bandwagon which is in fact deep denial --- that is not at all the flavour of the people commenting this morning. very encouraging, very inspiring, getting my index card (and me too -- have been using a fountain pen lately: my step-father's Mont Blanc: what a prize! ) as soon as I press Post. Thank you all!
Perfect timing(divine timing? π Needed challenge buddies! it's 30 days of hollow bone/trust in spirit/moving with the divine for me. And I guess journaling about it. Which I'll say here to hold myself accountable. Wheee
Ok well I'm 2 days in and I'm going to leave this reminder for myself, and maybe for other people whose lives are a lot messier than they want...mine involves autism, PTSD, assault,TBI, and a lot of survival: meggus feel your feelings, you know better than to try and bypass that at this point. feel them, love them, thank them for bringing to your attention what they did, and then release them with love. let them pass like a cloud overhead. and if they linger, learn from them. Be a Weeble, meggus. You will wobble but you won't fall down. β€οΈβπ₯
My -day mental challenge has yielded transformative results, profoundly impacting my life, health, and mental well-being. By successfully shifting from negative thoughts and childhood trauma memories to positive thoughts and fond memories of my childhood, I have acquired valuable skills. These newfound abilities have not only fostered positive emotions but also enabled me to awaken each day feeling refreshed, optimistic, and prepared to tackle the day ahead. As someone who is partially paralyzed on my left side and a cancer survivor, I have successfully achieved my meditation goals and resumed practicing couch yoga. This book has immersed me in holistic healing, empowering me to discontinue eight prescriptions and adopt holistic remedies instead. I am deeply grateful to Mitch Horowitz, and my transformation has inspired several friends to purchase this book, as they witnessed a profound change in me within a mere 30-day period. Then after 3 months, a change in me for the POSITIVE energy I so much needed in my life. I highly recommend this book.
Excellent. This works, I can testify. Transformative. Not over night, with time. I didn't stop with 30 days, i do a daily reminder, with my sitting practice. I didn't do this exact challenge, mine was inspired by Rudolf Steiner's "6 heart practices." Seems like the results would be similar. I see (and feel) the skeptics and doubters here, because I was there, and my advice: take it on faith and try this. It's partly what this is about, learning faith through a daily habit. Finding hope in the process.
I decided July would be an βexternal inputβ fast. Iβm allowing myself internet and email but no social media scrolling. (So Iβm βallowedβ to sit at my computer and search, or receive emails, but not be on platforms that are feeding me content.) I like adding into that regimen your suggestion. Iβm also reading Colin Wilsonβs book Super Consciousness right now, which explores the quest for peak experiences. He writes about a group of I think Maslowβs students who had more peak experiences as a result of talking and thinking about them. (I turned 50 last year.)
I know this works because it saved my life. In 2012 at 36 years old I was near death with severe congestive heart failure. It was so bad the doctors didn't think I would survive more than a week. I started visualizing my recovery and focused on everything positive. Today I'm 49 years old and I still have severe congestive heart failure but I'm alive and I'm very independent. I know focusing on the positive can make miracles happen. All you can do is try.
I read this book of yours last year when I was recovering from a broken leg. It inspired me in my writing of my own book about breaking up with (or taking a one month break from) any habit thatβs holding you back from being sovereign (a word that may overused but has so much meaning).
Once again, youβre one of my favorite thinkers.
thank you!! -M-
OK! wowie kazowie. what a great bunch of people responded to this: after the 2nd comment I was over my initial impulse, which was, great idea, soon. soon I will do this. The tone of the challenge and most especially of the comments is so different from the positive thought bandwagon which is in fact deep denial --- that is not at all the flavour of the people commenting this morning. very encouraging, very inspiring, getting my index card (and me too -- have been using a fountain pen lately: my step-father's Mont Blanc: what a prize! ) as soon as I press Post. Thank you all!
Perfect timing(divine timing? π Needed challenge buddies! it's 30 days of hollow bone/trust in spirit/moving with the divine for me. And I guess journaling about it. Which I'll say here to hold myself accountable. Wheee
Ok well I'm 2 days in and I'm going to leave this reminder for myself, and maybe for other people whose lives are a lot messier than they want...mine involves autism, PTSD, assault,TBI, and a lot of survival: meggus feel your feelings, you know better than to try and bypass that at this point. feel them, love them, thank them for bringing to your attention what they did, and then release them with love. let them pass like a cloud overhead. and if they linger, learn from them. Be a Weeble, meggus. You will wobble but you won't fall down. β€οΈβπ₯
My -day mental challenge has yielded transformative results, profoundly impacting my life, health, and mental well-being. By successfully shifting from negative thoughts and childhood trauma memories to positive thoughts and fond memories of my childhood, I have acquired valuable skills. These newfound abilities have not only fostered positive emotions but also enabled me to awaken each day feeling refreshed, optimistic, and prepared to tackle the day ahead. As someone who is partially paralyzed on my left side and a cancer survivor, I have successfully achieved my meditation goals and resumed practicing couch yoga. This book has immersed me in holistic healing, empowering me to discontinue eight prescriptions and adopt holistic remedies instead. I am deeply grateful to Mitch Horowitz, and my transformation has inspired several friends to purchase this book, as they witnessed a profound change in me within a mere 30-day period. Then after 3 months, a change in me for the POSITIVE energy I so much needed in my life. I highly recommend this book.
wow
Excellent. This works, I can testify. Transformative. Not over night, with time. I didn't stop with 30 days, i do a daily reminder, with my sitting practice. I didn't do this exact challenge, mine was inspired by Rudolf Steiner's "6 heart practices." Seems like the results would be similar. I see (and feel) the skeptics and doubters here, because I was there, and my advice: take it on faith and try this. It's partly what this is about, learning faith through a daily habit. Finding hope in the process.
Starting today!
I'm in!
I forgot to read the testimonial yesterday (but focused on the good), do I start again or just carry on?
carry on!
Cool thanks!
I started it ten days ago, and progress is being made! Thanks!
What a great challenge, and the first day of Gemini season, ruled by Mercury. Very appropriate! I'm in.
I decided July would be an βexternal inputβ fast. Iβm allowing myself internet and email but no social media scrolling. (So Iβm βallowedβ to sit at my computer and search, or receive emails, but not be on platforms that are feeding me content.) I like adding into that regimen your suggestion. Iβm also reading Colin Wilsonβs book Super Consciousness right now, which explores the quest for peak experiences. He writes about a group of I think Maslowβs students who had more peak experiences as a result of talking and thinking about them. (I turned 50 last year.)
I just turned 50, this is the perfect way to kick off the next chapter.
Iβm going to try this. Iβve been going through a super rough patch, and Iβm going to work past my skepticism and give this a shot.
I know this works because it saved my life. In 2012 at 36 years old I was near death with severe congestive heart failure. It was so bad the doctors didn't think I would survive more than a week. I started visualizing my recovery and focused on everything positive. Today I'm 49 years old and I still have severe congestive heart failure but I'm alive and I'm very independent. I know focusing on the positive can make miracles happen. All you can do is try.
Ok, starting this challenge today. Thanks for this. I needed this.
I have begun β€οΈ
Eager to participate. What a great idea!!