Vent

Today's Bingo: Vent. Do you walk in the door and pour out all your troubles? Are you the person in the office most likely to rant? How do you start the conversation? Venting is one of the great arts of mindfulness. To express what you really think and feel (but not alienate the person you're talking to or dump your crap all over their shoe) takes presence. The simple technique: Say, "I need to vent" before you go on your diatribe. Then you have told the world what you're about to say is not personal, and that you're in control of your emotions (and that's why you want to get rid of the bad ones).

End

Today's Bingo: End. "I just want this to be over," said the young monk to himself, tired of so much meditation. An older monk was leaving the temple at the same time. He walked beside the young monk and said nothing. "Don't you have anything to say," said the frustrated student. The old monk smiled. "That moment already is over--for everyone but you."

Midnight

Tonight's Bingo: Midnight. "This is the martini shot," the director yelled. The martini shot--the final set-up of the night. The star delivered his lines twelve different ways. He is a veteran and gifted. The clocks rolled toward midnight and the crew began clearing out the gear. They're filming in a new location tomorrow. The crew will work all night, until it is a new day. What is so precious to you, you'll work past midnight and smile between takes?

Bright

Today's Bingo: Bright. The man walks into the hall. He has just turned forty and all his friends and family have gathered for the party. As he looks around, most people aren't smiling. Throughout the evening, when he greets them personally, of course, they beam congratulations and good wishes. As he drove home, he promised himself he will smile more, whether he has reason or not.

Memory

Today's Bingo: Memory. "What is the first thing you remember?" The little girl asked. "My dad telling me that thunder was just the Gods bowling," the Grandfather replied. "What about you?" "I remember you buying me cotton candy at the fair." The old man thought for a moment. "You weren't even two." The little girl smiled. "It was a perfect day," said the girl.

Love

Today's Bingo: Love. The old man walked down the city street. He passed a couple outside a bar fighting. She screamed, "How could you?" The old man kept walking. Then he saw a well-dressed couple getting close in a doorway. She said, "Don't tell anyone." The old man kept walking. He passed a woman on a bench, her face sad. She looked up. The old man said, "May I sit down?" She nodded, paused, then said, "He left me." The old man smiled. "Tell me your story, and I bet we find that you're still worth loving."

Wrap

Today's Bingo: Wrap. The actors took their places. They delivered their lines again and again. The director gave instructions. When he saw exactly what he wanted, he screamed, "That's a wrap." The applause filled the air and everyone smiled.