Use daily activities to change and enrich life!

Chop Wood Carry Water was a bestselling classic in the day - the premise? Take an activity we’re already doing and do it mindfully, do it with intention, do it with whatever energy we want more of. Most of us have some rituals we practice at least twice a day, every day, now we just pair a thought, intention or action to the activity we're already doing. For example - brushing teeth, showering, opening the car door, washing hands, waiting for the traffic light, before reading a text, the first sip of anything - the possibilities are endless. If we want more gratitude in life, we use the steps of our “ritual” of brushing teeth to include thinking of three things we’re grateful for. Or if we want to release what no longer serves us in life - when we spit, we spit! Imagine every time we swish and spit all that’s ready to be released goes right down the drain! It's life enriching and we didn't need to carve out an extra second. Waiting at the traffic light in the car or on the corner waiting to cross is a perfect time. Instead of getting impatient, we can use it as a moment to give ourselves, a much needed moment, and take three deep breaths. Just that. So simple, but very effective - like tiny frequent reps in our emotional fitness exercise program.