For example, if you have an issue saying no to things then for a period of time (a week) say no to everything. Or perhaps you think there is a problem with the current model of church. Why not try the extreme opposite?
There are a few reason I think this is a good idea.
- If we can do the extreme, we certainly can do the more moderate option
- It can bring to light the advantages or disadvantages that stay hidden from view normally.
- It can be easier to implement an extreme version then moderate it rather than introduce moderate changes to make a more extreme version (these moderate changes are usually relapsed on)
- Lots of people go for the moderate version. By trying the extreme version we set ourselves apart and may: learn something new, meet someone different, gain a unique opportunity that we wouldn't otherwise.
- Saying yes to every request for a week
- Saying no to every request for a week
- Spending a day completely alone
- Making a mistake on purpose during a talk
- Publishing a blog post once a day
- Publishing a blog post only when I felt like it.
- Taking cold showers for a week
These have all produced interesting results and in almost all cases I have not settled in that extreme but moved back to a happy medium.
So I encourage you. Try doing something in an extreme way.
