If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it. ~Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book
Alright, so I've been really focusing on zero complaints since last Tuesday morning, at 10 AM to be precise. As I mentioned in my previous post, I really have been living with a minimum of complaining for quite a while now. Even in my past, when I was living in full-time depression, I kept the complaining about minuscule things to myself. I'd spew words like "I hate my life" and my favorite, "I caaaan't", many, many times during the day, but complaining about every single annoyance wasn't my style. I mean, those two sentiments were enough, don't you think? They kept me quite unhappy and miserable for a very long time.
So, I started to really live in what I've started to call the Complaints Free Zone (CFZ) last Tuesday, and I was confident that it was going to be quite easy for me. And, while that has proven to be somewhat true, I still found out that there are plenty of times when I've stepped across the line to "A Little Complaining." It's been just little things but if you add the little things, they can become a larger issue. The past five days have really taught me to be more vigilant over my thoughts and actions. I hadn't been aware of how many times a day I complain . . . just a little, but I do it. There is this sound I make with my mouth, which my mom calls it, "friendo un huevo". It's hard to explain, but it sounds like you're frying an egg. That sizzling sound it makes? Well, when I make it with my mouth it usually happens when I'm a little exasperated with something. Maybe I missed my bus or something fell from my hand, etc. It can be anything, but when that happens and I make that sound with my mouth, you can be sure I'm complaining. Even if, like I mentioned, it's something really small and I immediately forget the thought.
While focusing on living in a Complaints Free Zone, those instances of exasperation turn into a complaint. Even if it's a wordless complaint, it's complaining. So, I've been more aware of those moments. They've happened less and less. Even when this morning's eggs fell from my hand and broke on the floor. I just looked at them and managed to save one. That's pretty good! I saved an egg and cleaned up the other. No big deal. I was still asleep and my eyes weren't quite open. Oh well.
I did fully step out of the CFZ this past Friday though. I was home and working on my art, which, as you all know, I love, love, love to do! But, I had promised to stop by my parent's house for lunch and pick up my contacts from the eye doctor. These were really nothing to get worked up about, but I saw them as distractions from my art. At this moment in my life I do a few things that I hope to change and not have to do. So, I think I associated these "distractions" with yet another couple of things taking me away from working on my art. So, yeah, I cursed and huffed and puffed as I got ready to leave the apartment. I didn't want to leave and why, oh why had I agreed to lunch and picking up the contacts . . . waaaah waaaaah waaaaah
This lasted about five minutes, but it was enough to show me the difference it caused in my energy and the energy surrounding me. Jhon was here and he immediately asked me what was wrong. My entire body was going through something. I felt as if I were in a bit of a fog, a gray haze. I immediately started to reach for better feeling thoughts. I got outside and started to appreciate the day and the beautiful sun that was shining. This led me to start a "Thank You Universe" Rampage which only added to the shift in energy from LOW to HIGH. By the time reached my folks, I had already made the connection. I just kept on seeking out wonderful things to be grateful for. The more I looked the more they appeared. My mom had made this delicious meal and they both looked well. I enjoyed my time with them instead of wasting that time and energy on wishing I were home working on my art. My energy was completely different and that in turn, made everything else around me change as well.
Another wonderful thing that has happened, is my focus on my dreams and desires has intensified. Without spending serious energy on complaining, even on those teeny tiny things, there is more time available to devote to what's really important. I'll keep you posted on how that evolves.
I've been back in the CFZ full-time ever since. So far, this has been an amazing experience. I think I'll stay in this zone. There is this new group on Facebook that is doing the same thing, starting next Tuesday. They will be doing 21 Days of No Complaining. Sounds great to me. I'll be continuing my own Zero Complaints living while adding a little something extra which I'll write about on Tuesday.
Some of you have contacted me and have decided to join me on the CFZ. I'd love to know your experiences, so please, either comment on the blog or send me an e-mail at gene-manuel@whirlingart.com. Let's continue spreading positive energy into this world. Starting with the small things, such as the little complaints we do each day. From changing the small we can change the larger world around us. There is great power in the energy we emit. Make sure it's positive and uplifting.
I look forward to your comments and finding out how living in the Complaints Free Zone has been for you.
Peace and Light to you and KEEP DREAMING!
Gene-Manuel
Alright, so I've been really focusing on zero complaints since last Tuesday morning, at 10 AM to be precise. As I mentioned in my previous post, I really have been living with a minimum of complaining for quite a while now. Even in my past, when I was living in full-time depression, I kept the complaining about minuscule things to myself. I'd spew words like "I hate my life" and my favorite, "I caaaan't", many, many times during the day, but complaining about every single annoyance wasn't my style. I mean, those two sentiments were enough, don't you think? They kept me quite unhappy and miserable for a very long time.
So, I started to really live in what I've started to call the Complaints Free Zone (CFZ) last Tuesday, and I was confident that it was going to be quite easy for me. And, while that has proven to be somewhat true, I still found out that there are plenty of times when I've stepped across the line to "A Little Complaining." It's been just little things but if you add the little things, they can become a larger issue. The past five days have really taught me to be more vigilant over my thoughts and actions. I hadn't been aware of how many times a day I complain . . . just a little, but I do it. There is this sound I make with my mouth, which my mom calls it, "friendo un huevo". It's hard to explain, but it sounds like you're frying an egg. That sizzling sound it makes? Well, when I make it with my mouth it usually happens when I'm a little exasperated with something. Maybe I missed my bus or something fell from my hand, etc. It can be anything, but when that happens and I make that sound with my mouth, you can be sure I'm complaining. Even if, like I mentioned, it's something really small and I immediately forget the thought.
While focusing on living in a Complaints Free Zone, those instances of exasperation turn into a complaint. Even if it's a wordless complaint, it's complaining. So, I've been more aware of those moments. They've happened less and less. Even when this morning's eggs fell from my hand and broke on the floor. I just looked at them and managed to save one. That's pretty good! I saved an egg and cleaned up the other. No big deal. I was still asleep and my eyes weren't quite open. Oh well.
I did fully step out of the CFZ this past Friday though. I was home and working on my art, which, as you all know, I love, love, love to do! But, I had promised to stop by my parent's house for lunch and pick up my contacts from the eye doctor. These were really nothing to get worked up about, but I saw them as distractions from my art. At this moment in my life I do a few things that I hope to change and not have to do. So, I think I associated these "distractions" with yet another couple of things taking me away from working on my art. So, yeah, I cursed and huffed and puffed as I got ready to leave the apartment. I didn't want to leave and why, oh why had I agreed to lunch and picking up the contacts . . . waaaah waaaaah waaaaah
This lasted about five minutes, but it was enough to show me the difference it caused in my energy and the energy surrounding me. Jhon was here and he immediately asked me what was wrong. My entire body was going through something. I felt as if I were in a bit of a fog, a gray haze. I immediately started to reach for better feeling thoughts. I got outside and started to appreciate the day and the beautiful sun that was shining. This led me to start a "Thank You Universe" Rampage which only added to the shift in energy from LOW to HIGH. By the time reached my folks, I had already made the connection. I just kept on seeking out wonderful things to be grateful for. The more I looked the more they appeared. My mom had made this delicious meal and they both looked well. I enjoyed my time with them instead of wasting that time and energy on wishing I were home working on my art. My energy was completely different and that in turn, made everything else around me change as well.
I've been back in the CFZ full-time ever since. So far, this has been an amazing experience. I think I'll stay in this zone. There is this new group on Facebook that is doing the same thing, starting next Tuesday. They will be doing 21 Days of No Complaining. Sounds great to me. I'll be continuing my own Zero Complaints living while adding a little something extra which I'll write about on Tuesday.
Some of you have contacted me and have decided to join me on the CFZ. I'd love to know your experiences, so please, either comment on the blog or send me an e-mail at gene-manuel@whirlingart.com. Let's continue spreading positive energy into this world. Starting with the small things, such as the little complaints we do each day. From changing the small we can change the larger world around us. There is great power in the energy we emit. Make sure it's positive and uplifting.
I look forward to your comments and finding out how living in the Complaints Free Zone has been for you.
Peace and Light to you and KEEP DREAMING!
Gene-Manuel
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