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We
are here to feel, wonder and gaze in awe at the world.
Instead of just teaching our children how to use things
and do things, I suggest we nourish their sense of wonder. |
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As a
doctor, I studied survivors--people who got sick but
exceeded expectations. Many of those exceptional patients
had been given little time to live, yet they were some of
the happiest people I'd ever met. They knew, or they
discovered through their illness, which became their
teacher, that if you want to be happy, you must answer some
key questions. What are you here for? And how do you want to
spend your limited time? If your answer is that you are here
to love, to serve others and not to be served, then you
already have everything you need to be happy. If you wake up
in the morning, that's enough; you are grateful for life and
the opportunity to contribute in your way.
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Think of yourself as a site to be
developed. Remember that different sites are suited for different types of
development. What is your goal? What resources are available, and what will
best fit your site? Look yourself over and get a feeling for your site. Ask for
help from developers and landscapers. Then begin construction. Don't worry
about what the sidewalk supervisors think about the structure you are building.
This structure is going up on your property and you decide what it will be, or
you will find no joy in the life you construct.
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What
did Jeff and the mimosa tree teach me about life? There are
times when you must be willing to give up a part of yourself
to save your life. In some cases, it means literally giving
up a part of your body or the loss of the use of limbs or
organs. How much you regret
giving part of yourself up depends on how you define
yourself. It is easier to lose parts of your body if you
understand your essence and realize you are more than the
sum of your parts. You have a spirit and soul that cannot be
altered by pruning. Yes, the envelope can be altered and the
container can be crushed, but the essence remains unaltered.
Your faith and love can continue to exist no matter how
badly your physical body is damaged.
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Misdirections
can be a blessing. If you start off by going the wrong way and
meet someone you have been looking for, you end up happy about
your mistake.
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Don't
let mistakes discourage you. A mistake is an opportunity to show
you have heart. Be willing to say you are sorry. If you follow up
your
mistakes by doing the right thing, without making excuses, you
show
everyone you care about them and are responsible and trustworthy. |
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If
your gratitude depends on what life gives you or what other
people do for you or to you, you will be disappointed more often
than you are grateful. But you can learn to feel grateful by
rethinking
your attitude towards life. First, remember that contentment lies
in
giving. If you know that giving is better than receiving, then you
can feel grateful for what you are able to give others. |
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Second,
be grateful simply for being alive. When you are grateful
for life, pure and simple, your life becomes one you can be
grateful
for. That may strike you as circular or even backward logic, but
your attitude really does have an effect on how things work out.
When you can't change your life and other way, you can still
change your attitude. When you do, your life changes. You find
more chances to love, and you will be surprised to see
how much more love is returned to you. |
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We
need to learn to love ourselves so we can love others. But
which others?
Our families and friends-- that's obvious. But does it
really matter whether
we love people outside our immediate circle? Is there any
reason to love
our enemies? How about the people who hurt us and our loved ones?
There is just one answer to questions about
whom we must love: everyone.
We cannot pick and choose. If we want true peace of mind,
we must try to love all living beings. |
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| Bernie
Siegel, MD (Bernie, as he prefers), founded Exceptional Cancer
Patients (ECaP) in 1978. He is one of the world's foremost
physicians, authors, motivational speakers and advocates for
individuals facing the challenges of all chronic illnesses.
His
many articles, best-selling books, tapes and videos serve as a
testimony to his loving commitment for those who wish to take an
active role in their own healing process. He and his wife,
Bobbie have introduced the concept of individual and group therapy
based on "carefrontation," a loving, safe, therapeutic
confrontation enabling everyone to understand his or her healing
potential.
Motivational,
inspirational and down-to-earth, Bernie's approach is one of
compassion, caring and love coupled with a wonderful sense of
humor. His message of hope and love is extended to all who
seek a whole person approach for living life fully each day. |
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