Can you avoid complaining for 24 hours?

Last evening I had the privilege of speaking to a group of people in the Eugene, Oregon area about The Law of Achievement. The talk was based on my book by the same name and the purpose was to offer a shift in perception as to what achievement means.

Being driven by traditional definitions, we can often lose site of the spiritual aspects of achievement. Things such as joy, happiness, love, doing for others, being in service and looking at what is right rather than what is wrong in any given situation.

Often when we talk of achievement we equate it with outward evidence such as awards, money, fame, recognition and status. In reality, you can have all of that but if you do not feel complete inside, what do you really have?

As I was sharing my thoughts with this intimate group last evening something that came up was to take the next 24 hours and complain about nothing. Nothing.....

As easy as this might appear on the surface in practice it can be a completely different experience. Almost impossible for some.

The true test is when we commit to this in every area....with our spouse or significant other, our children, our neighbors, our community, world affairs, the economy, the person who may cut us off on the freeway, the homeless person we may think an annoyance, our pets for any messes they may create, and on and on.

If you are willing to try this you might be amazed at how subtle complaining can be. An off handed remark, a mumbling under one's breath, a justified anger or simply a thought that we obviously know better how a situation should be handled than the person who is handling it.

If you are open to the experience I  invite you to make a commitment for 24 hours that you will complain about nothing. The minute you find you have complained, start the 24 hours over.

This process is about totally honesty with yourself. Sure, others may not hear the chatter in your head or the silent criticism of something, but you know what your truth is.

I would love to hear back from anyone who is willing to try this and have you leave comments of your experience. What did you discover about yourself? What did you learn about the energy of complaining? How did things change in the 24 hours period? What were your insights, if any.

Have a blessed day.
Kathleen Gage

Comments

[Jesse W.]

WOW! This would be a huge challenge for me but one I definitely need to try!

Jesse W.
http://www.subprimeblogger.com

[Kathleen Gage]

It's amazing how subtle the complaining can be. And yet, as we become aware of what we do we are in a position to make positive changes.

Kathleen Gage

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