As a lenten discipline this is really a hard one. I had no idea how much negativity came from me each day. Whether it was to get annoyed at someone knocking on the door looking for the Consistory next door (just read the sign) or someone who frankly drives way to slowly, I do bitch a lot. A little too much in fact.

Many times throughout the day I had to stop myself and say no bitching and force myself to look at the positive side of the situation. The guy coming to the door looking for the Consistory was looking to pick up equipment for a parent, what a kind and loving act. The slow driver may have been looking for an address or simply being cautious.

Far too often we focus on the negative. We complain a lot. We rarely compliment or say positives. This was a good learning experience and one I hope to put into practice more often and not just on no Bitching Day.