 Everybody has their story. Just as you do. They are what they are How they are Because…. Because that is their journey. Because of their experiences (their past.) Because, just like you, Each of us is doing the best we can In this moment With what we understand (or don’t) and know (or don’t). If you are so very fortunate to understand THAT, Then giving your love can improve their moments, their understanding. AND YOURS.
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 Will you choose to do your absolute best? Will you choose to fill your work hours productively? ,,,and your free hours with love, experiencing God’s wonderful world, learning? Will you choose gratitude over fear? …trust over worry? …joy over the blahs? Guess what? Whatever you choose Will be your most likely, strongest Experience. Choose wisely.
 EVERYTHING - nothing left out - Every experience, Every situation, Every moment, Come together to make you what you are today. To give you more awareness, more understanding, more knowledge, More capability, more opportunity. Every bit is exactly what you need. And it ALL comes together in this moment. And the next, And the next…. Right on time. Be there. Be here, now.*
*Last line familiar? Thank you, Ram Dass.  How to heal. How to be healthy. Here it is… Your body hears everything your mind tells it. Picture your health. Think your health. DO what you know is better, best. Eat healthfully. Move and exercise. Meditate and pray. Be joyous. Live in your health - as best you can. Tomorrow you will be more healthy. And so, the day after. And the day after that. And so on.
 When we lose someone we love, the energy that kept our love alive Is given to you who loved that precious someone. Like a fire, kept going until our love leaves, And the sparks are scattered into and blown about By the winds.
 Spring Cleaning: Getting One's House in Order Media, screens, popular opinion, the news... it's good to remember: "People who don’t have their own houses in order Should be very careful before they start going out To try to reorganize the world." ~ Jordan Peterson AND... when starting to change the world, it's best to start with oneself. "The Sovereignty over oneself is called Liberty." ~ Albert Pike "The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile." ~ Plato These are important considerations, indeed!
 Stop when… When a thing hurts your eyes, stop looking at it. When it hurts your ears, stop listening. When it hurts your heart, stop justifying it. Walk away, breathe, and find joy.
 We are living in a special time. Not necessarily one we would have chosen. Yet, special, nonetheless. We are privileged to be here now. We are part of this moment And each of has a job to do, Loving, comforting, Working toward the best time we can imagine. You are a light-worker. Each of us are. You are ever so close. Stay the course. Ride the golden light Connecting to every soul in you meet. In courage, in love, and in this time.
 You know, it’s a funny thing… When your kindness extends to others Loves, friends, and strangers When you treat each with extra-special awareness, The most amazing things begin to happen. People in your life - totally different people, And of course the ones you know, Treat you the same - extra special. It always happens. (Kind of like investing -only with a sure return!)
 Think about how much time you spend thinking about… - What happened in the past - today, yesterday, many moons ago; - What MIGHT happen in the future; - The things you cannot control. How ‘bout... -Keeping your thoughts COMING BACK to this moment. -Who and how you can love. -What you can control. ...And watch how everything changes!! Because - Those thoughts make us happy. Period. Which makes life better. And better.
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Dr Chris BakerAmerica's most-trusted teacher of orthodontic continuing education, Dr. Chris Baker has practiced and taught for more than 30 years, and is a current or former faculty member of three U.S. dental schools. She is a pediatric dentist, author, blogger, dental practice consultant, and mentor. Dr. Chris is also Past President and Senior Instructor of the American Orthodontic Society. She is based in Texas, USA, but lectures around the world. Categories
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