Today from Daily Stoic, came a list of tasks which I am finding useful. When you have half an hour, pick up one of these and do it. It will build character.
[*] Throw away or give away stuff you have but don’t use anymore.
[*] Skip a meal. You’ll be fine. Remember what hunger feels like.
[*] See if you can go an hour without talking.
[*] Wear your worst clothes out. See how little anyone cares.
[*] Don’t read. Don’t do anything. Just sit there.
[*] Throw a rock up in the air. Watch it go up and watch it go down. (This is a metaphor.)
[*] Find something you’re not good at and practice being better at it. Write with your non-dominant hand, etc.
[*] If today was your last day on earth, who would you thank? Thank them. Who would you apologize to? Apologize to them. Who would you cherish? Cherish them.
[*] Take a walk.
[*] Think of the worst thing someone has ever done to you. Now say to yourself, “I forgive you.”
[*] Step outside tonight and just look up at the stars.
I (just to see what would happen) had already done many of these suggested items. Example: Writing with my non-dominant hand. It does make you think.
Try this. Try dressing yourself with only one hand, or going on about your day for an hour with your eyes covered.
That is a good one. I will do it !