As this new year kicks off, we will all begin another chapter in the experiences we have, The way we live, And the energies we put into the world. It has been taking courage. And it will continue to take courage. And there can be no courage if you are not afraid. Courage comes when you breathe deeply And keep going. Through the fear. This year will be full of bumps and bruises Yet take us to a life we’ve never imagined. “Soon, when all is well, you’re going to look back on this period of your life and be so glad that you never gave up.” -Brittany Burgunder And next New Year’s Day will be Very different. Glorious, I imagine! Breathe deeply. Keep going. Happy New Year, 2024! Love,
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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 lightwkrker. 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. "🎶 🎄 Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on Our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yule-tide gay From now on Our troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now." Love, Once I read a story of a lady who Kept her most beautiful Special clothing for the future. After she died, her husband found them tucked Into a beautiful trunk Never worn. Enjoy today. Enjoy your beautiful things. Yes, they will wear out, or be lost eventually Then enjoy the memories. Fill life with life. Fully live in enjoyment and love. When we are little We think we want to be like the ‘big kids’. Then we think that We want to graduate from elementary school Then middle, then high school. Eventually we want to find a life partner. And have babies. And see them grow up. Our future is never far from our focus. Normal. Healthy. Add in a constant awareness of TODAY and its blessings. Because today flies away and it’s gone. Hold on to the blessings, the memories, The joy. Someone imagined a beautiful bridge. Someone thought about how to build it. And someone began to gather the people To carry out the idea. Change your life. Imagine your dream. Think about it. Begin to walk on your new path. Build your bridge. Change your life. Think of life as walking up the mountain. You can sing as you climb. Or you can complain about your sore feet. Whichever you choose, You still have to do the hike. Singing makes sense! Yes, it is important to have dreams… To enumerate them, And then - To focus on... Those desired end results. Avoid the "hows". Leave the methodology to God. See it done. See it here, and how it will feel. Especially how it will feel. Feel it now. By the way - with whom do you spend time? Disparagers or encouragers? Problem-see-ers or Problem-solvers? Procrastinators or ‘get-‘er-done -ers’ Fearful or courageous? Blamers or ‘learn-from-my error-ers’? Gossipers or encouragers? Pretenders or genuiners? As you go through your week, ponder which type of folks Surround you. Begin surrounding yourself with the positive ones. Shower the negativers with love, and then move away from those wherever you can. Your life is too important for anything less. As you go through your day, with EVERYONE you meet,
You will touch thousands of people. Thousands?? How? For example, as a pediatric dentist and orthodontist Each day brings many people into my ‘sphere.’ And for each I encounter, I also reach everyone they will EVER know. AND, EVERYONE they will ever know. My single day of moments of love Stretches out in love, kindness, Like the waves of the oceans, Still spreading after I have gone on. (Of course continuing as I am with my friends and my family, As I grocery shop, As I write to you, On and on, and on and on…For each and every day. Because people are changed by my energies. As dependable as the ocean tides!) |
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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