Happy Wednesday one and all! Let’s get things rolling this morning with item #1 on my “ToDo List”:
- Remember “JOY & CHILL” (Yes, my mantra for the day).
- 17 Second Rule. (I still need to implement this).
- Be “Grateful/Thankful”:
- Write down “10 Things” to be thankful for. NOTE SOURCE: “14,000” book, “Bucket List” PDF’s, “Personal Manifestations”, or “Simple Pleasure”.
- #1) I am so happy and grateful for tomatoes, red and sweet. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #2) I am so happy and grateful for Spanish rice. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #3) I am so happy and grateful for the line you draw on a check to prevent someone from writing “and a million dollars”. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #4) I am so happy and grateful for not just seizing the day but making the day. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #5) I am so happy and grateful for uncovering a lost garden. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #6) I am so happy and grateful for a small act of grace. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #7) I am so happy and grateful for a won’t-leave-you-hungry meal. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #8) I am so happy and grateful for hand-rolled-and-cut pasta. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #9) I am so happy and grateful for hiring window washers. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- #10) I am so happy and grateful for the clatter of cross-country skis being stacked in the corner. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- And THANK YOU for GOOD NEWS that is coming to me today!
- “Positive Aspect List”:
- Go over the “Positive Aspect List“.
- Update with item #1 if/when appropriate.
- “Visual ToDo List”:
- Glance over the Morning Routine “How To” Notes for perspective.
- Update Today’s “Visual ToDo List”
- Ask Bard (or ChatGPT) the question of the day and implement the response. (What are the differences between the teachings of Abraham Hicks and Kung Fu? See answer below).
- Positive Dieting Steps for the Day: I am losing weight through (a) Intermittent Fasting, (b) Non-Fat Foods, (c) <2000 Calories, (d) Daily Exercises: Calorie counting is working out great, so far…
- Take Resveratrol: (Yes, 1:16 pm).
- Put On Shin Cream: (Yes, 10:21 pm).
- Daily Mediations (3 total) (with my “air conditioner” background video if possible). (a) Ask “Source” for Next Step, (b) “Dream Home” in Courtenay, and (c) “KWF Coin”. (Great meditation this afternoon, but no breakthroughs).
Ask Bard: What are the differences between the teachings of Abraham Hicks and Kung Fu?
Bard Replies: As we discussed yesterday, there are some fascinating similarities between Abraham Hicks’ teachings and Kung Fu, but there are also significant differences to consider:
Focus:
- Hicks: Primarily on spiritual and metaphysical development, emphasizing positive thinking, manifestation, and alignment with universal abundance.
- Kung Fu: Primarily on physical and mental development through martial arts training, emphasizing technique, discipline, and self-defense.
Action vs. Contemplation:
- Hicks: Encourages deliberate thought, visualization, and positive affirmations to influence desired outcomes.
- Kung Fu: Blends active physical practice with mindful awareness and internal cultivation.
Individual vs. Universal:
- Hicks: Focuses on individual intention and creation of personal reality.
- Kung Fu: Integrates personal development within a broader cultural and philosophical context, emphasizing respect, tradition, and community.
Duality and Balance:
- Hicks: Acknowledges the duality of life, but ultimately emphasizes positivity and manifestation of desired experiences.
- Kung Fu: Embraces the interplay of yin and yang, accepting both positive and negative forces as necessary for achieving balance and harmony.
Objectivity vs. Subjectivity:
- Hicks: Encourages subjective interpretation of reality through thought and emotion.
- Kung Fu: Cultivates objectivity and awareness of oneself and the environment through physical training and practice.
Overall Approach:
- Hicks: Promotes a passive, internal focus on directing thoughts and emotions.
- Kung Fu: Requires an active, external engagement with physical challenges and techniques.
Remember, these are broad generalizations, and the teachings of both Hicks and Kung Fu can be nuanced and multifaceted. Ultimately, whether you resonate more with Hicks’ Law of Attraction or Kung Fu’s pursuit of physical and mental discipline, both offer valuable frameworks for personal growth and understanding the world around us.
I hope this further clarifies the distinctions between these two seemingly disparate but surprisingly interconnected paths!
I went to Panera Bread for coffee three times today. First, before my dentist appointment, in which I took the outside of the building (in the photo to the right). The second, after my dentist appointment, and before my doctor’s appointment. The third, after my doctor’s appointment. By the way, here’s the wifi info for my doctor’s office: “happyskin” for “DCL of Chapel Hill Guest”.
This afternoon I just happened to think about the Joe Weider self-defense course that I had as a kid and did a search on eBay for it. I see that three separate people are selling it, but they want about $1000 for it. A pretty steep price, but I’ll see if they will take less for it. In the meantime, I found out that someone created a Kindle version of this for $29.99, so I bought it (see photo to the left). It’s in my Kindle reader now, and ready for consumption! This course has 12 lessons, and it will be fun reliving my childhood by going through it.
I had a great long meditation this afternoon. I’ve been asking “The Universe” for next steps, but nothing seemed to materialize, at least in this session. Strange though, as I drove to pick my son up at farm camp. I drove past a raccoon, and then two deer. My daughter was telling me that it was the power of manifestation, but I haven’t been trying to bring wild animals into my life. The raccoon in particular was an interesting case. As I approached it, it just started at me. I dimmed the lights and it continued to stare, and then as I drove around it, it just stood it’s ground. As I looked at it in the rear view mirror it was still there, beside the stop sign, without a care in the world. Not sure why it wandered out of the woods, but it sure didn’t seem to be afraid of anything.
This evening I created a new “*** Links To All Pages ***” web page. I’m going to categorize all my web pages here as there are different categories of web pages, and some are no longer being used.
