"Incurable means curable from within".
Dr. John Demartini

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Acceptance means different things to different people. Acceptance, to me, is when you make the conscious decision to be at peace about an event or person that perhaps previously you would have been judgmental about, but no longer have the desire to be that way and so respect their freedom of choice.

There comes a time on different occasions when we realize that parts of our lives are no longer what we need to become the person that we want to be. As we grow in wisdom and learn by experience, it appears that our thoughts, rather than becoming more complicated, tend to simplify. A clarity of inner vision develops because we are seeing more than is on the surface, getting straight to the heart of the matter rather than judging it by what our eyes alone see when we look at others or ourselves.

We pay attention to our inner voice and learn to trust its guidance. We begin to see what works for us and what does not. What is helpful in our world and what is not. What is right for us and what is not. As we recognize these differences, we make choices whether to continue to allow them to be part of our lives or to let them die a natural death, so to speak.

Acceptance allows you to relinquish that nagging voice that encourages you to reproach or doubt yourself and your decision making skills. It calms you, reminding you that you have made the choices that only you can make, under your own steam. People all over the world rightly so do the same thing for themselves. They do not need anyone else to say if they are right or wrong in their choices and find some level of contentment in that.

When we can accept situations created by others that are beyond our control, especially when we do not agree with them, we no longer feel the need to have some kind of negative emotional reaction to it. This frees up that energy to be channeled elsewhere, into positive, fulfilling activities of the mind and the heart. If we practice acceptance of their right to exercise free will, then that has to be a better option than to feel a tide of draining negativity in whatever form it takes.

So perhaps if we learn to accept that everyone in this world is learning, just as we are, and we are all on our own paths, that brings peace to us. The key is in letting go of the desire to need or seek out their approval or opinion, and the accompanying emotional responses that it brings to the fore in us.

We do not have to take their route, nor do they have to take ours. We may walk a while together or we may not. With acceptance in our hearts, there is room for us all to walk different roads or the same ones - sometimes arm in arm, sometimes miles apart - without hurting one another along the way and allowing plentiful space for tolerance to grow by the roadside.

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"We constantly ask how and why, but we won't stop and listen long enough to hear the answer. The answer sits inside of us. In fact it has been sitting there so long that we don't recognize it because it has become familiar. Alignment helps us to find all the forgotten answers. When you are aligned with Spirit, you are left, not with information, but with clarity". John-Roger

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Spring is finially coming to Northern Michigan! I have been delighting in the joy my cat Bubba is finding in this fresh weather! He enjoys sunning himself and rolling his body and rubbing his head in the dirt! He gets quite dirty but what the heck! Isn't that what boys do, get dirty. He's having fun and I am having fun watching him have fun, It must feel so good to have a cat body!

I am sustained by the love of God.
Here is the answer to every problem that will confront you, today and tomorrow and throughout time. In this world you believe you are sustained by everything but God.
Your faith is placed by the most trivial and insane symbols. Pills, alcohol, money, protective clothing, influence, prestige, being liked, knowing the right people and an endless list of forms of nothingness that you endow with magical powers. All these things are your replacements for the love of God. All these things are cherished to insure a body identification. They are songs of praise to the ego. Do not put your faith in the worthless it will not sustain you.
Only the love of God will protect you in all circumstances. It will lift you out of every trial. Raise you high above all perceived dangers of this world into a climate of perfect peace and safety. It will transport you into a state of mind that nothing can threaten, nothing can disturb and where nothing can intrude upon the eternal calm of the Son of God.
Put not your faith in illusions they will fail you. Put all your faith in the love of God within you, eternal, changeless and forever unfailing. This is the answer to whatever confronts you today.
Through the love of God within you, you can resolve all seeming difficulties with out effort and insure confidence. Tell yourself this often today. It is a declaration of release from belief in symbols and idols. It is your acknowledgement of the truth about yourself. For 10 minutes twice today, morning and evening, let the idea for today sink deep into your consciousness. Repeat it, think about it, let related thoughts come to help you recognize its truth and allow peace to flow over you like a blanket of protection and safety. Let no idle and foolish thoughts enter to disturb the holy mind of the Son of God. Such is the kingdom of heaven; such is the resting place where your father has placed you forever. I am sustained by the love of God. I am sustained by the love of God. I am sustained by the love of God.

This was read following a teaching from Marianne Williamson titled "You are not your drama". I received the audio teaching as part of my membership of the Miracle Matrix monthly subscription. ( http://snipurl.com/233l0-heal
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The source was not identified and so I can only guess it comes from the Course in Miracles or the workbook. If you know the source please contact me with that info. Peace and Blessings,
Maria

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, frequently referred to as CAM, is a general term that encapsulates many different varieties of treatment and medicine. In particular there are five categories of CAM that we usually refer to. Because we are still learning a lot about CAM it is quite possible that these categories are far from being an exhaustive list, and this is certainly true of the list of specific treatments or systems for each category.

Biologically Based Practices

This natural variety of CAM concentrates on the use and consumption of naturally occurring products. In particular, a lot of biologically based practices look at the use of supplements and herbs to help combat and control health problems.

Energy Medicine

Certain cultures and people believe that the body contains energy lines or that the body is surrounded by energy. When this energy is out of alignment or stopped completely it causes illness and disease. Energy medicine looks to rectify this through various different methods of treatment. Typical energy medicine techniques include Reiki and therapeutic touch.

Manipulative and Body Based Practices

Manipulative and body based practices incorporate the manipulation or stimulation of a single part or numerous parts of the body to control illness, pains, and even mental illness. Typical examples are reflexology and chiropractic care. Massage is also a common example.

Mind-Body Medicine

Practitioners of mind-body medicine believe that the mind is capable of affecting the body. Specifically, by controlling one aspect of your mind it is possible to control one or more aspects of your body. Meditation,Wellness Coaching, Hypnosis, and Yoga are all common examples of mind-body medicine.

Whole Medical Systems

These are entire systems and beliefs that have evolved over time in certain religions, races, and cultures. It is typical for whole medical systems to incorporate more than one aspect of a person's life in a bid to promote and retain health. Typical and commonly used examples are traditional Chinese medicine (referred to as TCM) and Ayurveda.

Conclusions About CAM

It is very important to look at the style of CAM you intend to use and remember that just because any particular method of treatment is natural does not necessarily mean it is safe. The consumption of different herbs that interact with one another, for example, can lead to serious illness. Always consult your primary caregiver for advice before commencing CAM treatment or if you suffer any ill side effects of the treatment.