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  • for my birthday i do wish…

    so for my 30th birthday, i decided since i can’t possibly see everyone who i want to, i could ask everyone i know (or at least most of you) to engage in some civil acts of kindness to lift up the world in praise and embrace, if you will

    over the last week or so, i’ve been building and posting a list of things you can do to bring joy to yourself or others, and in turn, the world

    join along if you will - and if you’re up to it, add a little suggestion to what #30 should be.

    tomorrow is the big day and i’m already feeling good from the responses and stories i’ve heard of and read for the good things our good acts bring forth

    GO!

    The LIST 
    #1 do something inordinately kind for someone unassuming and unexpecting
    #2 smile at strangers on your way to work…on the train, in nearby cars… just do it :)

    #3 laugh out loud, literally
    #4 do a silly dance - don’t be scared
    #5 listen to your favorite music
    #6 offer to share something with someone (bka sacrifice something you don’t want to)
    #7 smile at strangers at random intervals - like the people you might usually not acknowledge (NOTE: this differs from number 2 because it signifies no specific time or place for your smiling and presumes you still aren’t smiling enough - try it!)
    #8 when something goes well, throw your arms up into the air and say, boisterously, “SCORE!!!” or “WINNING!!!!” - assume triumphant smile :)
    #9 following aforementioned WIN, recount the story in detail to someone (anyone really). make sure to animate your story with wild, happy gestures and descriptive sounds
    #10 enjoy something simple, like breathing or drinking water or walking. all are not able. enjoy your gifts and be thankful.
    #11 apologize to someone you know you’ve hurt or mistreated - only do this if you truly mean it
    #12 hug yourself
    #13 open your eyes and heart to truly SEE someone’s deep beauty and tell them they are beautiful
    #14 call or email someone (perhaps a friend or acquaintance) who you haven’t spoken to in a while - tell them you miss them and express what they mean to you
    #15 write a hand-written letter or note and send it to a friend
    #16 encourage someone to do something good, beautiful and/profound
    #17 repeat #16 for yourself
    #18 sing out loud
    #19 draw a pretty picture and put it on your wall
    #20 close your eyes for 60 seconds and think of all the things you’re grateful for - when you open your eyes, BE grateful
    #21 dip deep inside and choose to forgive someone - that someone can be you
    #22 breathe deeply
    #23 look up at the sky and take note of the form of the clouds. figure out what your favorite one looks like and tell the rest of us
    #24 lay still and listen to your heart beat
    #25 go to a mirror and stare at yourself for as long as it takes to give yourself 5 compliments - 30 if you’re feeling good
    #26 floss your teeth
    #27 open your arms wide and spin around until you get dizzy. laugh. repeat. (do this in remembrance of your childhood)
    #28 take a deep breath - fill your lungs - on the exhale, make whatever noises come to mind (hint: if you enjoy this one, do it more than once)
    #29 jump for joy - visualize yourself on a pogo stick or trampoline

    Add your idea for #30, please :)
    THANK YOU!!!!

    Tagged: happy birthday happy birthday to ME good acts kindness spread love come along with me arinmaya

    Posted on September 3, 2012 with 1 note

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