CHECK IN Week 44: I Like Your _____

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Barbara Banks

Checking in on Week 44‘s task of “I Like Your _____.”

This week’s task is to GIVE something to the next person who gives you a compliment…someone who says, “I like your _______.”

Here is the real challenge, give that person the actual thing they compliment you about.

Do this for just ONE, the NEXT, person who gives you a compliment about something you have on.

If someone compliments you on your scarf, give them your scarf.

(Of course, be reasonable. I’m not sure you want to give someone your dress or pants unless you have another handy to put on.)

How is it going?

How do you feel about this task in general?

What feelings pop up just thinking about doing this task?

Does it have to do with actually giving something away, the interaction, the whole idea?

Are you wearing things that you know you could give up if someone complimented you on it?

How likely are you to do this task?

If this task seems hard to you, what would make it easier?

I sure wish we were in a room with a group of us to have a discussion about this. I think it would be interesting.

My guess is that many of us have more than enough things, so giving something away wouldn’t be hard.

I’m also thinking that many of us have big hearts, so giving wouldn’t be an issue.

Maybe it would be how the other would respond to you giving them something right on the spot. Or maybe there is concern over what you’d have to give away, especially if it was a gift, had sentimental value, cost a good deal, or took you a long time to find.

This task is really more about self-awareness in regards to your possessions.

Do you feel attached to your items and find it difficult to let go?

That isn’t unusual. We can get attached to things. We can also get attached to people, the past, poor habits, unhelpful thought patterns, and the like.

An unusual phenomenon is, as you start to let go of possessions, you will be able to let go in other areas of your life as well.

A giving, less attached, more letting go heart is important in being a Lighter More Loving You.

Here is an interesting article by Leo Babauta, if you’d like to grow your awareness around you and your possessions: How to Let Go of Any Possession

Cheering You on to a Whole Letting Go Heart,
Barbara

2018 Week 44: I Like Your _____

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Barbara Banks

Week 44’s task of 50 Weeks to a Lighter More Loving You is “I Like Your ________.”

This is the season of giving.

give–a verb:

–to freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to

Many times people will compliment something on your person as a way to connect or just express their liking of something you have on.

“I like your _( scarf, shoes, sweater, coat, tie, necklace, watch, purse, etc.).”

This week’s task is to GIVE something to the next person who gives you a compliment.

Here is the real challenge, give that person the actual thing they compliment you about.

Do this for just ONE, the NEXT, person who gives you a compliment about something you have on.

If someone compliments you on your scarf, give them your scarf.

(Of course, be reasonable. I’m not sure you want to give someone your dress or pants unless you have another handy to put on.)

Sometimes someone will express a liking of your hair, smile,or sense of humor. These would be hard to GIVE away, so have something ready to give instead.

Maybe…

a compliment…which means you need to be ready at any moment to give a true compliment back to people you are interacting with,
a hug,
a pack of gum,
a gift card?

Take note how hard this might be for you to give up something you possess.

Maybe giving compliments to another is harder than giving up your watch.

Maybe giving a hug is even harder than giving a gift card.

Have fun with this.

Practice awareness.

Practice giving.

Practice letting go.

Feel free to share in the comments what you gave away and how it felt.

Cheering You on to a Whole Giving Heart,

Barbara

CHECK IN Week 43: Thou ART

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Barbara Banks

Checking in on Week 43’s task of THOU ART.

This week your task is to do something creative or to do something to nurture your creativity.

Why is creativity important in your life?

It makes life infinitely interesting and fulfilling.
It is not just about making something, it is about “growing.” The root meaning of create is ‘to grow.’
Creativity is what makes your life fun and is what gets you excited each and everyday.
When you allow yourself to create, you allow yourself to be your true self.
“Stop worrying about what other people think or say about you. If you have fun doing it and it keeps you constantly thinking and trying to figure out a new and better way, then that is what you need to focus on in life because creativity is what pushes passion.” —Preston Waters | Elite

Ann Voskamp shares these words about being creative:

Creativity, it’s good theology; it’s what God did in the beginning.
When we stop fearing failure, we start being artists.
Don’t let the sun set till you’ve done one thing that sort of scares you. The only trees that ever grow tall keep relentlessly stretching into unknown territory.
You have to bury your fear in faith. Otherwise you bury your talents.

Art, it’s the second person present indicative of the verb to be. Art is a way of being and when you make your life art — thou art.

Feel free to share how you nurture your creative self in the comments.

Cheering you on to a Whole THOU ART You Heart,

Barbara

More ideas on how to tap into and nurture your create side:

Hack to Inspire Your Creativity

33 Surprising Ways to Boost Creativity for Free

2018 Week 43: Thou ART

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Barbara Banks

Week 43’s task of 50 Weeks to a Lighter More Loving You is Thou ART.

Fine artist John Paul Caponigro says, “The human being is a creative species.”

Our true essence, in our core, in our heart, we are creative being. We are born creative.

Unfortunately, so many of us grow up thinking we are not creative or artistic and give up all pursuits of any kind of “art.”

Sometimes we think or believe we are not “artistic” unless we have had training, receive money, or get recognition from doing some kind of art.

This not so. Each one of us is creative.

For a lighter more loving you, nurturing your creative spirit, whether it is through a fine art or day dreaming, is important to feeling whole and happy. Being creative improves problem solving, stress management, feelings of well-being, risk taking, self-expression, and new ways of thinking.

This week your task is to do something creative or to do something to nurture your creativity.

Here are some ideas on how to boost your creativity:

As with any of the personal strengths, you can boost creativity simply by paying more attention to it and intending to incorporate more of it into your life.
Tap into your child-self and look for ways to be more playful, to make your tasks more fun.
Try changing a habitual pattern. Take a different route to work, for example, and notice what you see; urban meditation.
Spend time outside. Being in natural settings taps into all five senses, energizes the body, and, most importantly, stimulates the imagination.
Renew an old hobby. Dig out your old guitar or your scrap booking supplies.
Start a new hobby. Keep a journal. Record your dreams. Try your hand at writing stories or poems.
Buy some art supplies and play.
Expose yourself to more arts. Visit galleries and museums; go to concerts and the theater.
Free-associate. Try this game: Open the dictionary to a random word and write down everything it makes you think of.
Write freely. Take 10 minutes to jot down anything and everything that comes to mind without judgment, a technique called ‘free-writing’ or ‘free association’. Then go back over the notes and see which ideas are worth keeping.
Read biographies of musicians, dancers, artists, scientists, business leaders.
Listen to music; listening to music stimulates the part of our brain that controls motor actions, emotions, and creativity.
Exercise the eyes. Moving the eyes back and forth facilitates interaction between the right and left hemispheres of the brain, which may boost creative thinking
Create a treasure chest. Collect a bunch of inspiring items (photos, quotations, etc.)
Take random photos.

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CHECK IN Week 44: I Like Your _____

This week’s task is to GIVE something to the next person who gives you a compliment…someone who says, “I like your _______.”

Here is the real challenge, give that person the actual thing they compliment you about.

Do this for just ONE, the NEXT, person who gives you a compliment about something you have on.

If someone compliments you on your scarf, give them your scarf.

A giving, less attached, more letting go heart is important in being a Lighter More Loving You.

Cheering You on to a Whole Letting Go Heart,
Barbara

2018 Week 44: I Like Your _____

Week 44’s task of 50 Weeks to a Lighter More Loving You is “I Like Your ________.”

give–a verb:

–to freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to

This week’s task is to GIVE something to the next person who gives you a compliment.

Here is the real challenge, give that person the actual thing they compliment you about.

Do this for just ONE, the NEXT, person who gives you a compliment about something you have on.

If someone compliments you on your scarf, give them your scarf.

Cheering You on to a Whole Giving Heart,

Barbara

CHECK IN Week 43: Thou ART

Checking in on Week 43’s task of THOU ART.

This week your task is to do something creative or to do something to nurture your creativity.

Art, it’s the second person present indicative of the verb to be. Art is a way of being and when you make your life art — thou art.

Cheering you on to a Whole THOU ART You Heart,

Barbara

2018 Week 43: Thou ART

Week 43’s task of 50 Weeks to a Lighter More Loving You is Thou ART.

Our true essence, in our core, in our heart, we are creative being. We are born creative.

This week your task is to do something creative or to do something to nurture your creativity.

Cheering You on to a Whole Thou ART Creative Heart,
Barbara

This week’s task is to GIVE something to the next person who gives you a compliment…someone who says, “I like your _______.”

Here is the real challenge, give that person the actual thing they compliment you about.

Do this for just ONE, the NEXT, person who gives you a compliment about something you have on.

If someone compliments you on your scarf, give them your scarf.

A giving, less attached, more letting go heart is important in being a Lighter More Loving You.

Cheering You on to a Whole Letting Go Heart, Barbara

Week 44’s task of 50 Weeks to a Lighter More Loving You is “I Like Your ________.”

give–a verb:

–to freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to

This week’s task is to GIVE something to the next person who gives you a compliment.

Here is the real challenge, give that person the actual thing they compliment you about.

Do this for just ONE, the NEXT, person who gives you a compliment about something you have on.

If someone compliments you on your scarf, give them your scarf.

Cheering You on to a Whole Giving Heart,

Barbara

Checking in on Week 43’s task of THOU ART.

This week your task is to do something creative or to do something to nurture your creativity.

Art, it’s the second person present indicative of the verb to be. Art is a way of being and when you make your life art — thou art.

Cheering you on to a Whole THOU ART You Heart,

Barbara

Week 43’s task of 50 Weeks to a Lighter More Loving You is Thou ART.

Our true essence, in our core, in our heart, we are creative being. We are born creative.

This week your task is to do something creative or to do something to nurture your creativity.

Cheering You on to a Whole Thou ART Creative Heart, Barbara

Cheering You on to a Whole Letting Go Heart,
Barbara

Cheering You on to a Whole Thou ART Creative Heart,
Barbara