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Day 140 (positive project) It’s Just Your Reaction

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I am known for my hatred, or should I say, non-acceptance, of the musical genre, dubstep. This was one element of the festival that I was not too excited about.
A few weeks back, I read a story of a spiritual teacher highlighting a very interesting point. They explained that it is not the actual ‘thing’ that upsets you, but your reaction to it. This really does simplify the process of allowing peace into your life. Whilst sat listening to dubstep, I made this realization and decided to release my reaction to the dubstep. All of a sudden, my hatred and tension released and the music simply just became that; music.

Day 60 (positive project) Meditation

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Last night, I couldn’t get to sleep, I had thoughts running around inside my head.  Stories I was inventing, role plays and events that hadn’t happened.  I created thought patterns and characters for people I’d never met, or hardly knew.  Playing them over and over and creating more and more imaginary information.  It was because of this, I knew I needed to take time out to meditate this morning.

At the time, when I was caught in this whirlwind of thought, I was at least able to recognize it and brought my attention back to the current moment, which helped, but knew that it needed addressing on a deeper level, hence the meditation this morning.

I try to meditate each day, but that just doesn’t happen, so if I can try at least twice a week, then I feel a little more connected to myself.  Each time I meditate, I am able to become the breath, I am able to sense my entire self and disconnect from thought, yet continue to acknowledge thought.

I was able to locate the tension within and offer breath to the area, which miraculously softens the tension.  Images appear now and again, I use them wisely as pointers or signs, when fully connected they instantly take on meaning, which brings with it a knowing. It is a special feeling to connect with yourself on this level, a way of recharging, a way of understanding and a way of letting go.  It highlights what is necessary and provides answers of true importance.  It has taken me many sessions of sitting & reflection to arrive at a place where meditation has become important and useful, I now know what power lies within.

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A friend of a friend began a ninety day mediation challenge and blogs about it here if you feel inclined.

Day 29 (positive project) Learning

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This positive project is not merely a list of changes or actions that I am doing on a daily basis, it is a change of attitude, a change of life and an ongoing live experiment. It was born out a state of mind, a state of negativity, birthed by a non-acceptance of my surroundings, weighted by the question of, “what’s the point?”.
Prior to the project, my life situation had changed, I had moved job, moved house, changed surroundings; I didn’t know where my life was heading and I guess it scared me. I would therefore take an attitude of, “what’s the point?”. In an attempt to change this mindset, it was time to birth the positive change project.

So today’s positive change is the act of reflecting on this process and to realize the lessons that have come from this project so far.

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Firstly it appears that I had forgotten I was a firm believer of the law of attraction, understanding that whatever you pay attention to grows stronger in your life. This is the ultimate lesson so far in this challenge. Once you enter a negative mindset and you keep reinforcing those thoughts, you will never emerge from that pattern. This is reaffirmed by a recent action of mine to stop complaining. This particular change has caused me to enjoy my time at work more and has certainly increased my happiness. It even resulted in my work being extended another week, affording me the ability to save more money towards an upcoming trip.
I am also blessed by the comments and involvement of many of you that read these posts. I have also had some private messages from some amazing people congratulating me on what I am doing and proud of the fact that I have involved them, for which I thank you very much. Along with this, more positive people are coming into my life and with that comes opportunities and growth.

So, the take home for today is to learn from those changes you make, not only to generate personal growth and development, but also in order for you to pass on what you have learnt, building on a brighter future and a fulfilling present.

Edit: November 14th: Check out a related video on how happiness can improve productivity