Today I have the day off so I get to spend more time writing my blog and having fun. First I wanted to start with a reminder: over at Sounds True there are the most amazing free podcasts from their series call Insights At The Edge. I am inspired and my consciousness is expanded regularly by the interviews on these podcasts. If you want to be uplifted, to see the world from a brighter light check out Insights At the Edge (look to the right --> for Sounds True).
Lately from the direction of a co-worker I have discovered a podcast series on PBS called This American Life. This series is full of very powerful stories and well worth your time to download them and listen to them on your computer, laptop, or shuffle (mp3 player). http://www.thisamericanlife.org/
I find instant inspiration from both of these series is such a gift of enrichment for our lives. When you need to be uplifted where do you turn? There is always the sacred text in most religions. There is also inspiration is the hero’s journey of others, the excitement of those who are exploring the human potential, the wisdom of deep insight, amazing stories of healing and expanding ways of being in the world, the beauty and amazement of a fresh and enriched perspective.
Here are 75 instant inspirations to lift you up when you have had a challenging day:
Deepen and/or slow your breath for just a few minutes
Step outside and feel the energy of the natural world
Put a smile on your face
Go for a walk and sense your body
Go for a walk and encounter the beauty around you
Look into the mirror and directly into your own eyes and express your love and acceptance of who you are
Eat something that soothes you
Meet a friend for lunch
Walk through a botanical garden
Watch a funny movie
Read your favorite books again
Take out some paper and a pen and draw for fun
Call a friend and say “hi”
Bake cookies for someone who needs to be uplifted
Write or read poetry
Go shop for something that makes you feel better
Make a special meal for yourself and invite a friend
Change your thoughts when they are not uplifting
Talk more with people who are fun and inspiring
Do something you have wanted to do for a while
Forgive someone that you need to move on from
Forgive yourself from all of the past
Be present, live in the now
Think big thoughts about what you want to do with your life
Try acceptance and stop judging self and others
Play a musical instrument or sing
Do something different each day
Change what isn’t working for you
Follow your bliss
Take responsibility for you life
Learn to walk mindfully
Stop watching the nightly news
Set a positive intention each morning
Be grateful for your day before you sleep
Express your heart in some way each day
Listen with compassion to others
Daily say a positive affirmation about you and your life
Pray and listen for guidance
Watch your thoughts and remember they are not real
Spend time in silence
Get to know your higher nature
Play with your pet
Make a list of all you appreciate in your life
Take a nap and visualize being relaxed, renewed and reenergized
Eat a piece of pie with whip cream on it
Accept and respect your feelings
Quiet you mind by relaxing your breath
Tell others you love them
Bring peace to the world by finding your own peace
Relax and let go of the past
Trust in the future
Find happiness inside where it resides
Listen to an uplifting podcast
Write your hopes and dream in a journal
Stand out in the sun and soak in the energy
Go to the library and find inspirational books to read
Stop all complaining and blaming and instead do something that makes a positive difference
Focus on finding solutions not on problems
Be intimate with your partner
Play fun games that get you up and moving
Find work you love
Start your own blog and express yourself
Open up to the creative flow within you
Go for what you want
Be willing to take risks and be spontaneous
Learn how to go with the flow
Ask what is good for your well-being
Open your mind to new ideas
Find practices you like that expand your consciousness
Be willing to be guided by the universe
Seek your own approval and worry less about others
Take a day off and just have fun
Chant or sing verses that uplift you
Fully feel your footsteps when you walk
Spread some joy and humor wherever you go
Have an inspired day!