"I couldn't help but imagine
what my world might be like
if I looked at the human beings
I was closest to as holy."
- Joan Anderson

Imagine how our homes would be, how our world would be,
if we recognized one another as holy, if we cultivated respect and kindness in all our communications.

There's a simple way to move in that direction. 

Did you know that, for every unkind word or gesture,
it takes 5 positive things to balance the hurt, to heal the harm? It's called the "5 to 1 ratio." 

During the week ahead, let's become more aware of our words, the tone of our voice, and our facial expressions.

When we catch ourselves being critical or sarcastic, let's 
watch for opportunities to be positive and practice the "5 to 1 ratio."

With love,
Charlene

THE NINTH GIFT IS REVERENCE. 
May you appreciate the wonder that you are
and the miracle of all creation. 
- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth