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The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop (1100 AD) in the crypts of Westminster Abbey and illustrate how one man recognized the importance of working on himself first:
"When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
But it, too, seemed immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world."
*** The world you see outside yourself is simply a reflection of the world that you have shaped and supported within. The world you experience is simply an extension of your mind. The level of stress or peace you experience in the world is in direct correlation to the level of stress or peace within your mind. The more at peace you are with yourself, the more peaceful the world will appear to be. The more peace you have in your inner world, the more peace you will experience and extend to the outer world; whereas, the more stress you feel within, the more stress you will experience and extend into the outer world. The correlation here is not what is occurring in the world, but how you feel about yourself within your mind. It is for this reason that you are asked to work on yourself first. If you work on your mind, the rest will follow. As you change your thoughts and mind, you change your perception of the world and the way you react and participate in it.
Christy
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If we think that miracles are normal, we will expect them. And expecting a miracle is the surest way to get one.
I am working on this at the moment, reading a lot about self acceptance and who I am. I've learned to stop trying to change the world. I find working on myself just about all I can handle...a good realisation though. Thanks for sharing. This is truly an inspiration to me.
Well said my dearest friend. Thank you for that. I'll copy that and put it in my book of favorite posts.
My Mom use to also say that the sign of a messy mind is a messy bedroom! Hmm... I use to think it was a way to get me to clean my bedroom. But when you think about she wasn't wrong.
Love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
I love it.I need this right now.I am guessing the words at the bottom are from you and they are just as wise as the quote above them. Thanks so much. Printing and keeping........
