Give yourself a one-day vacation from judging the situation.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from being critical of others.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from all rulings against yourself.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from all negative self-talk.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from all anxieties and concerns.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from gossip and negativity.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from your own limitations. For one day, only focus on the fact that you are magnificent.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from words that have the potential to harm others. For one day, let your speech be totally non-violent and totally gentle.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from saying “Oh, too bad!” or “Oh, that’s good!” in conversation. Instead, just say, “I see!” or “I hear you.”
Give yourself a one-day vacation from all world problems. For one day, everything in the world is gentle, peaceful, harmless, and sufficient.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from your neuroses. For one day, you’re not going to entertain all your usual hangups. Food, sex, sleep, what you wear, fingernails, whatever you do, just take a break from it. It can come back tomorrow.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from rushing around.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from your phone.
Give yourself a one-day vacation from anyone who is a toxic influence in your life.
This has the potential to be the best vacation you’ve ever taken.
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