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Complaint-Free World



The Complaint-Free bracelet is a concept started by Will Bowen, minister of Christ Unity Church in Kansas City.
He suggested his congregation use purple bracelets to monitor their success at eradicating complaining from their lives. His idea exploded around the world and over 6 million purple Complaint-Free bracelets have been sent to people in more than 80 countries.

The purpose of the bracelet is to remind us not to complain or gossip. You wear the bracelet on your wrist and when you find yourself complaining or gossiping about someone, you switch the bracelet to your other wrist. Quite honestly, I've had some chafing on my wrists from switching my bracelet back and forth :)... but it has actually become easier as the switching back and forth becomes less frequent.

Your thoughts create your world and your words indicate your thoughts. When you eliminate complaining from your life, you enjoy happier relationships, better health and greater prosperity. This simple program helps you set a trap for your own negativity and redirect your mind towards a more positive and rewarding life.

Scientists believe it takes 21 days to form a new habit and complaining is habitual for most of us. The purple bracelet is a powerful tool to remind us of how well we are creating our lives with positive intention.

Published Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:15 AM by Heartsong

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Monday, January 25, 2010 2:45 PM by Rosalea

# re: Complaint-Free World

Dear Heart:

I have recommended a similar technique with those that are trying to break the smoking habit but using a rubber band on their wrist and snapping it when the urge to smoke was strong.  It was used in the 70s a lot but the purple bracelet sounds a lot nicer!  What it does is amazing however for it helps you focus on the positive.  I think I would be okay with not gossiping but...I would fail with the complaining!  My husband and I were laughing about how much we were complaining about new pains we were experiencing as we get older.  I wake up in the morning anymore with pains I did not remember having yesterday for example.  I have been very grateful however this week for the tragedy in Haiti has reminded us that we are so very fortunate and our complaining has stopped for now at least.  I think I will make a purple bracelet to get a jump on next week!  Thank you for sharing your insightful blog with us.

Rosie
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:48 AM by Heartsong

# re: Complaint-Free World

Thank you, Rosie. Your thoughts and insights have inspired me to write an addendum to this blog.

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