In no particular order ...
* Turn off all our electronic gadgets for a few hours a week and enjoy God's creation by taking a hike and listening to the sounds of nature
* Spend a few minutes every week watching a 5-year old unfold the world
* Turn off the radio one day of the week on the commute to work, and just let your mind amble; for a bonus, begin your commute early, take the back roads, and drive slowly
* Read, read, read - science, history, human stories (in addition to the Bible)
* Listen, listen, listen - to people different than us, to persons we love, to what someone really means (as opposed to what they may be saying)
* Be observant of what is going on around us, both for understanding and to recognize opportunities to uplift others and better ourselves
* Start the day with a good cup of coffee and an old-fashioned print newspaper
* Turn the sound down on political ads on television
* Check in on BaptistLife.Com daily