Note to Self : An Experiment.
Here is an experiment for you all to try; most of us have lived our lives giving ourselves more importance at most times than we have given importance to anything or anyone else. Not that that is good or bad, but we have almost always been living our lives like we are the center of this universe. After all, the only person we spend most of our time with is ourselves. Having said that, let's just try this experiment out. Nothing too wrong could happen.
Hello there, I am 'the Earthian', a title that I am very proud of giving myself, one that I am also looking to share with many others, as many as are willing to take it.
Your foundation for this experiment should be made of selflessness, gratitude and love. You don't have to give away any of what belongs to you, but you do have to treat everyone, everything you have in your life with a sense gratitude that isn't bound by any constraints. For instance, when you wake up, try being grateful for the fact that you're still alive and well. When you shower, be grateful for the nice lukewarm water that gently grazes your soft skin. Every time you eat something, think of who made it and what it took to make it, thank them. If it happens to be too rainy or too sunny, remind yourself of the fact that you have a roof over your head, be grateful. Talk to people the way you'd like to be talked to. Kindness is not innate for most of us, but that does not mean it can't be developed. Practice will help you get there. Keep a count of all of what you take for granted, like how you almost always forget how when you press the switch the light bulb turns on or off. Remind yourself that there are still parts of the world where what you consider are necessities are big time luxuries. Don't shame yourself though, for any of the above mentioned activities. Don't feel guilty or embarrassed about it. Remember, this is not a rule or a law and that you've certainly not done anything wrong by not following any of this. This is just an experiment. Jot down what and how you feel when you're done with it.
Love. Peace.
Hello there, I am 'the Earthian', a title that I am very proud of giving myself, one that I am also looking to share with many others, as many as are willing to take it.
Your foundation for this experiment should be made of selflessness, gratitude and love. You don't have to give away any of what belongs to you, but you do have to treat everyone, everything you have in your life with a sense gratitude that isn't bound by any constraints. For instance, when you wake up, try being grateful for the fact that you're still alive and well. When you shower, be grateful for the nice lukewarm water that gently grazes your soft skin. Every time you eat something, think of who made it and what it took to make it, thank them. If it happens to be too rainy or too sunny, remind yourself of the fact that you have a roof over your head, be grateful. Talk to people the way you'd like to be talked to. Kindness is not innate for most of us, but that does not mean it can't be developed. Practice will help you get there. Keep a count of all of what you take for granted, like how you almost always forget how when you press the switch the light bulb turns on or off. Remind yourself that there are still parts of the world where what you consider are necessities are big time luxuries. Don't shame yourself though, for any of the above mentioned activities. Don't feel guilty or embarrassed about it. Remember, this is not a rule or a law and that you've certainly not done anything wrong by not following any of this. This is just an experiment. Jot down what and how you feel when you're done with it.
Love. Peace.
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