What if the 66 day challenge could be like this poem by Hafiz?
I used to live in a cramped house with confusion and pain.
But then I met the Friend and started getting drunk and singing all night.
Confusion and pain started acting nasty, making threats with talk like this;
If you don’t stop that – all that fun – we’re leaving.
I’m not suggesting we all get drunk, but the idea behind it, the positive intent Hafiz suggests – that fun could make the difference to a challenge – IS appealing.
What if these next 66 days could be fun, at least some of the time?
And what if you could lighten up just a little. . .or even a lot?
There’s no right way to do this thing.
The 66 day workbook is an awesome resource but it will make no difference if you feel dominated by it. I’m suggesting you use it in a way that works for you, because being rigid is never a good idea. Ever.
So, if the exercise portion seems too intense => chunk it down to what you CAN do, and do that a little each day.
And if you’re intimidated by the idea of meditating => start with 5 minutes daily for the first week.
This is YOUR self-care process and you get to say how it’s going to go, and what it’s going to include.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, no matter how good the solution.
The more willing you are to use the workbook and adapt it to your needs, the more likely you’ll see results.
Me? I’m going to crank some music and dance for 5 minutes!
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels
Drive you crazy
Lighten up while you still can
Don’t even try to understand
Just find a place to make your stand
and take it easy
– The Eagles
