MaXIMIze - Special Feature - What are You Giving Up?

I just had to write this post!

A colleague and I were discussing the upcoming Lent season (she's Catholic) on our way back to the office after an evacuation drill this week and she shared something that really intrigued me. Apparently the priest of her parish has put it out to his parishioners that rather than giving up the usual things during Lent - chocolate, alcohol, dessert, etc. - perhaps they could instead focus on giving up bad habits and/or behaviors that bring negative energy into their lives instead. Things like cursing at other drivers when they cut you off, tailgate, or cuts in front of you or complaining because you perceive other people as having things you don't and you should. Or even indulging in negative self talk rather than giving yourself kudos for all the good things you do in life.

Wow, what a powerful message - one I just had to share!

When others do things that would normally send your blood boiling and your mouth going, instead smile, say "Bless Your Heart," and send positive vibes their way. Instead of complaining about a situation, event, or action, find a positive aspect to it and focus on that instead.

Praise yourself and others for the good things you and they do each and every day instead of focusing on the mistakes that are made along the way.

The season of Lent starts on Wednesday, March 4th this year and lasts for 40 days, culminating in Easter in April. I challenge each and every person who reads this blog to spend those 40 days drawing in and sharing positive energy and eliminating negative energy, and let's see what a difference these actions can have in our lives!

Namaste!