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C.F. Jackson · 03-26-2007, 08:32 PM

This is an AWESOME challenge. I read this,
piece on no-complaints.

How many people could really meet the
challenge of no-compliants? The wild thing
about it that so many people speak in the
format of complaining that they don't even
recognize that they complain every day.

How many of you could follow through what
the piece below is stating?

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A few months ago Reverend Will Bowen, a pastor in Kansas City, Missouri, asked his congregation to make a simple pledge to not complain for 21 days, according to MSNBC. Each participant was given a purple bracelet as a reminder of the pledge, and with each complaint, the bracelet is switched to the other wrist and the 21-day count restarts.

The no-complaints movement has quickly become mainstream, and so far over a million no-complaint bracelets – which the church offers free of charge – have been ordered. Requests for the bracelets are coming in from as far away as Australia and South Africa, as well as from American troops in Iraq.

Some participants tried up to seven months to achieve 21 complaint-free days, but even with relapses, all efforts have resulted in millions of stopped complaints. As Rev. Bowen sums it up, “that’s a lot less ear pollution.”

Challenge:
Could you last 21 days with no complaining, criticizing, gossiping or sarcastic remarks? Take the no-complaints pledge, and encourage those around you to do the same.

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Hope you find some value in what I've shared.

Continue to make this an Awesome day!

Won't Be Denied!
C.F. Jackson

Lighting 1,000 Dreams by the Day!

starlet · 03-26-2007, 11:55 PM

Wow, that sounds awesome. When I first started conciously practicing LOA I kept a checklist of every negative thought snd complaint and realized how much of my day was complaining.

I'm going to try this myself, I have this neat electric orange bracelet. I'll start in the morning.

Takuin Minamoto · 03-27-2007, 03:54 AM

I have lived in this way since December of 2006. Well, it is not really a way of living, because I don't think of it as something apart from daily living. It is very natural. Someone might say, "I need to complain!" Really? Why? It doesn't make any sense to me.

Oh, by the way, this is my very first post! Woo-hoo! Throw the flower petals and all that. I guess I should get over to the right place and introduce myself, huh?

C.F. Jackson · 03-28-2007, 03:53 PM

Earlier this year my grandmother came to
mind as I listened to this 50 yr old woman
complaining and moaning.

My grandmother is no longer with me physically,
but I thought of her and thought, "I never
heard her complain or talk negative about
anyone."

My mother had more time with her then I,
so I asked her did my grandmother complain
when she was growing up. My mother said,
"No she never did. She never complained about
what she couldn't afford or didn't have."

You can do it, should ypu choose to. I've seen it
done before. My grandmother is a true champion!

Live on the limb and reach for the best in you!

Won't Be Denied!
C.F. Jackson

Lighting 1,000 Dreams Worldwide!

pinkhighlighter · 03-29-2007, 05:16 AM

For anyone interested, you can order free bracelets. I think it's a nice way of reminding ourselves. I ordered a couple myself. I also gave a small donation b/c I like the idea so much.

Christ Church Unity - Kansas City, MO

Julia.Ru · 04-03-2007, 10:08 PM

I'm proud that during my adolescent years I NEVER complained (but I mean I didn't do it outloud). Also I did my best not to gossip, not to critisize and not to hurt anyone's feelings (I did it simply because I knew how all this felt and didn't want people to experience this at least from me). As for not complaing, however, I always thought it was just my being very reserved and not able to open up my heart. Later I decided I had to learn to complain maybe to let my feelings go in order to make me stronger (as an analogy with crying that common wisdom has - it takes much courage to cry and really strong people can afford it). And you know what?! I found out that complaing actually DISEMPOWERS you. So I'm now getting back to no complaining again

And, besides, reserving some of your emotions doesn't make you dry-hearted or uncommunicable, it may even happens vice versa, that's what I think.

Angela · 04-03-2007, 10:30 PM

Well, it's a bit of an oxymoron, isn't it?

Julia.Ru · 04-03-2007, 11:17 PM

Well, no...

Maybe my thoughts seem contradictive, but I'm just talking from my experience. Would you please explain your point?

Angela · 04-03-2007, 11:21 PM

I wasn't responding directly to your post, Julia.

I meant: people complaining about people complaining. Except oxymoron is the wrong word, sorry. What is the word for when the speaker disparages the subject in a way that could equally be applied to him or her?

03-26-2007, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
C.F. Jackson Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	> No-Complaints < This is an AWESOME challenge. I read this, piece on no-complaints. How many people could really meet the challenge of no-compliants? The wild thing about it that so many people speak in the format of complaining that they don't even recognize that they complain every day. How many of you could follow through what the piece below is stating? =========== A few months ago Reverend Will Bowen, a pastor in Kansas City, Missouri, asked his congregation to make a simple pledge to not complain for 21 days, according to MSNBC. Each participant was given a purple bracelet as a reminder of the pledge, and with each complaint, the bracelet is switched to the other wrist and the 21-day count restarts. The no-complaints movement has quickly become mainstream, and so far over a million no-complaint bracelets – which the church offers free of charge – have been ordered. Requests for the bracelets are coming in from as far away as Australia and South Africa, as well as from American troops in Iraq. Some participants tried up to seven months to achieve 21 complaint-free days, but even with relapses, all efforts have resulted in millions of stopped complaints. As Rev. Bowen sums it up, “that’s a lot less ear pollution.” Challenge: Could you last 21 days with no complaining, criticizing, gossiping or sarcastic remarks? Take the no-complaints pledge, and encourage those around you to do the same. === Hope you find some value in what I've shared. Continue to make this an Awesome day! Won't Be Denied! C.F. Jackson Lighting 1,000 Dreams by the Day!

03-27-2007, 03:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Takuin Minamoto Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toyama, Japan Posts: 50	It is truly remarkable I have lived in this way since December of 2006. Well, it is not really a way of living, because I don't think of it as something apart from daily living. It is very natural. Someone might say, "I need to complain!" Really? Why? It doesn't make any sense to me. Oh, by the way, this is my very first post! Woo-hoo! Throw the flower petals and all that. I guess I should get over to the right place and introduce myself, huh? __________________ "The perfection of life is everywhere. You don't have to go anywhere to find it, or follow another in order to attain it. It is already there, despite all you might do to seek it." http://www.takuin.com

03-28-2007, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
C.F. Jackson Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	You Won't Be Denied! Earlier this year my grandmother came to mind as I listened to this 50 yr old woman complaining and moaning. My grandmother is no longer with me physically, but I thought of her and thought, "I never heard her complain or talk negative about anyone." My mother had more time with her then I, so I asked her did my grandmother complain when she was growing up. My mother said, "No she never did. She never complained about what she couldn't afford or didn't have." You can do it, should ypu choose to. I've seen it done before. My grandmother is a true champion! Live on the limb and reach for the best in you! Won't Be Denied! C.F. Jackson Lighting 1,000 Dreams Worldwide!

03-29-2007, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
pinkhighlighter Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 46	For anyone interested, you can order free bracelets. I think it's a nice way of reminding ourselves. I ordered a couple myself. I also gave a small donation b/c I like the idea so much. Christ Church Unity - Kansas City, MO __________________ April

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03-26-2007, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
starlet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 172	Wow, that sounds awesome. When I first started conciously practicing LOA I kept a checklist of every negative thought snd complaint and realized how much of my day was complaining. I'm going to try this myself, I have this neat electric orange bracelet. I'll start in the morning.

04-03-2007, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Julia.Ru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 65	I'm proud that during my adolescent years I NEVER complained (but I mean I didn't do it outloud). Also I did my best not to gossip, not to critisize and not to hurt anyone's feelings (I did it simply because I knew how all this felt and didn't want people to experience this at least from me). As for not complaing, however, I always thought it was just my being very reserved and not able to open up my heart. Later I decided I had to learn to complain maybe to let my feelings go in order to make me stronger (as an analogy with crying that common wisdom has - it takes much courage to cry and really strong people can afford it). And you know what?! I found out that complaing actually DISEMPOWERS you. So I'm now getting back to no complaining again And, besides, reserving some of your emotions doesn't make you dry-hearted or uncommunicable, it may even happens vice versa, that's what I think.

04-03-2007, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Angela Legendary Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11,494	Well, it's a bit of an oxymoron, isn't it?

04-03-2007, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Julia.Ru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 65	Well, no... Maybe my thoughts seem contradictive, but I'm just talking from my experience. Would you please explain your point?

04-03-2007, 11:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Angela Legendary Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11,494	I wasn't responding directly to your post, Julia. I meant: people complaining about people complaining. Except oxymoron is the wrong word, sorry. What is the word for when the speaker disparages the subject in a way that could equally be applied to him or her?

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