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‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.
Will Durant
I just finished reading an inspiring book called, ‘I May Be Wrong’ by Bjorn Natthiko Lindeblad.
Filled with wisdom, the book reminds us of the impact we have on one another and how powerful our thoughts, feelings, and actions are.
One simple story is about Ajahn Passano, who was a monk that Bjorn met in the Monastery. He shared with Bjorn about a time he went home for Christmas and his cousin offered him a whiskey.
Ajahn politely said no thank you, and told him that Monks and nuns in the Buddhist tradition refrain from drinking alcohol.
Coaxing Ajahn, the cousin replied, ‘Oh come on, no one will ever know.’
But Ajahn looked up at him and replied quietly and honestly, ‘I will know.’
Another story that reflects this same message is about the little girl who was throwing washed-up starfish back into the ocean. A man who is passing by stops and asks the girl why she is bothering to do this when it will make no difference.
The little girl looks up at the man as she throws another starfish into the ocean and replies, ‘It matters to this one.’
Something beautiful happens in the world when we value and share freely what matters to us.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Wow 😮
Yes. Now am curious about that book. Thank you. This post especially touched me.
Don’t you love the title? Such a humble statement to a beautiful book. Thank you Ka 💕🧡💕
Love shared. Beautiful post Karen, may we be that sharing 😀❤️🙏
Yes absolutely Mark! Thank you 💕🙏🏻
The starfish story is one of my favorites. 💜🙏🏼
Me too Eliza 💕 Thank you
I found this incredibly touching. Thank you Karen 🥰
Thank you Val. This book is really beautiful 💕
Everything DOES, indeed matter. I love this post and the
stories you shared. I’m reminded of character – that is – what we choose to do when no one is looking. In these stories someone was looking and inquired. We are living in extraordinary times and what we choose, especially when no one is looking really matters. Thank you, Karen. 🙏🏻💜
Beautifully expressed Carrie! I totally agree. Taking responsibility for this truth is up to each of us. Extraordinary times indeed 👏💕💕
I love this message about integrity and being true to oneself. ❤
Thank you Carol. It’s a gift we can give to each other. 💕🧡🙏🏻
Great wisdom here, Karen.
Thank you Michele 💕🧡💕
Sounds like a great book…and love the synchronicity of the starfish! 😉
Thank you beautiful Lorrie 🩷💕
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Yes, your choices live with you forever. ❤️
Yes they are very powerful Ali. Thank you 💕🩷