We could not say the F* word growing up. It was forbidden. No one said it, at least not in public. I imagine that some kids said it, just like they sneaked a smoke, when they were with their friends hanging out. The F* word was not a part of my group’s vocabulary and was not a regular part of the mainstream discourse.
If we wanted to emphasize a point, we would say “bump it!” Yes, bump was our substitute for the illicit F* word. So while I would love to use the F* word in this year’s “Get Through the Holidays without Losing it Challenge,” I must out of respect use the B* word.
The official name of this holiday season’s challenge is “Bump the Holiday Blues.” You may of course substitute your own “B” word like “Beat,” “Bust,” or “Ban.” If you have evolved and no longer view the F* word as sewer talk, go right ahead and say it. Whatever word you use, join Happyhalfhour.club as we reflect on actions that support joy, peace and satisfaction during the holiday season.
I am also doing the same challenge and will report my outcomes to you. So, are you in? I hope so. The holiday season can be difficult. I have had personal challenges through a number of holidays, so I can understand and relate. While I don’t have a magic button or wand, I have designed this challenge to encourage meaningful experiences that foster joy, peace and satisfaction.
This challenge is also a conversation. So, you will have opportunities to share, encourage and participate as well.
This is what you can expect:
The challenge will last over a period of eight (8) weeks. It officially starts next week 11/12/18.
You will receive a weekly Half Note Newsletter email with a holiday behavior challenge.
Posts on the Happyin30 Instagram page, so please make sure you follow on Instagram.
Posts on the Happyin30 Facebook page, so please make sure you like us and sign up for notifications.
I will post video recaps throughout the challenge. If you send me your outcomes or success stories, I may feature them in the video.
If you know someone who is interested in participating, they may join by clicking the “Bump the Holiday Blues” picture in the right sidebar on the happyhalfhour.club website. They may join at any time during the challenge.
Are you in? I hope so. I am looking forward to building a supportive community to “get us all through the holidays without losing it.”
Peace and Take Good Care!
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