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You may have heard the story of the woman who routinely cut the ends off each roast before placing it in a pan. One day her husband asked why she did so, and she responded that she didn't really know, it was something her mother had always done. The husband then asked the mother-in-law why she always cut the ends off a roast prior to placing it in the pan and she answered it was something she'd always watched her own mother do. Finally, the husband confronted the grandmother-in-law and again asked the purpose in cutting the ends off the roast. "Oh, that," replied the elderly woman. "My roast pan was small. I always had to cut the ends off to make it fit."
Many of us continually think a certain way because we've always thought that way or we were taught that such thinking was correct and never considered questioning it. We are better served, however, when moment by moment we routinely examine our thoughts, beliefs and actions, asking whether they ar serving us well and implementing improvements when they are not. By this continual examination, we gently prod ourselves into looking "outside the box" of how it has always been done. Life doesn't come prepackaged. We shouldn't be living it as if it did.
May you always be willing to risk living outside the box.
And may you also be aware that you are loved beyond measure
and a cherished blessing to me.
Until tomorrow, may your day be filled
with all things good,
Kate
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I am very thankful to read the blessing blog of yours Kate. You gave me a straight forward direction. I am grateful with it. More blessings to you as well to the readers around the world. More power from the above and brisk of health to us all.
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How often have I said those exact same words to someone when they have asked me a question as to why do I do something a certain way, "Because that is how my Mother did it". It has taken many years to unlearn some of the things my parents and grandparents taught me. They did their best, and I have only the utmost respect for them, but their views were very limited and judgmental. I hope we all take the time to insure that the thoughts and words that come out of our minds and mouth are completely thought out, and with only compassion for our fellow humans. The only way to change the world is one person at a time, and the only one you can truly change is oneself. Do it with the same compassion you would use with someone else, for you are a blessing to the world, and if you are kind to yourself, think of what you can share! Namaste Vickie
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Not responding by habit is difficult even when aware. There is a safety in repeating the action - a comfort, if you will - even if the habit doesn't bring about the desired effect. Patience... patience... even a little progress is welcome.
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Kate, Thank you for all your blessings and your courage to follow your dreams!!!
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