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Do what you will with another person;

But never put them out of your heart.
--The Dalai Lama

One of the most moving examples of the opening of a hardened heart is the story of Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. At an early age, Scrooge concluded that the world was a hard and cruel place. Making the accumulation of money his primary goal, he closed himself off from his fellow human beings. Although he attained worldly riches, he was spiritually desolate.

Then, on Christmas Eve, he was graced with the opportunity to make a new choice - to open his heart to life. His physical wealth began to have a purpose. After his conversion, he paid for the operation that healed Tiny Tim and contributed to numerous charities throughout London.

I tell this story because there is a Scrooge in every one of us. In some area of life, you and I have hardened our hearts. Perhaps it is a former lover whom we have not forgiven, or we are angry at a political group that opposes our point of view; or an early wound has left a trail of hurt and cynicism.

Whatever the person or circumstance, the solution is the same - open your heart again. If the old pain comes to the surface, relax and breathe into the hurt. As your heart softens and expands, a deep compassion will fill your being. Like Scrooge, you are being reborn to a new life. You are being redeemed by the healing power of love.

You are reading from the book:

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Listening to Your Inner Voice by Douglas Bloch

Listening to Your Inner Voice © 1991, by Douglas Bloch. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the permission of Hazelden.

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Thank you, Pappy! That was wonderful! You do a great job researching these topics and I appreciate it!

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Thanks Robin, ... but I just receive these daily from signing up to do so ... I can't take credit for any research ... like Tasha said to me once, this is the one that most hits me right on target every day ... others are good, but this particular one usually tells me just what I needed to hear for today ...

I am more than glad to share them ... occasionally I print the added info that shows you where you can sign up for a direct email to your box daily if you like ... if you go back a few days, I'm sure you will find it if you want ... (I'll try and remember to do that tomorrow, Lord willing)

Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy



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Great stuff Roger, as always. Keep those thoughts coming.



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