Watch It!

"Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become your character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."   ~Unknown~

Sometimes we're careless; and we tell ourselves it's no big deal.  It is a big deal.  It's a big deal that affects you as we as others.

Watch your thoughts.  How often do we notice that persistent voice that plays in our head throughout the day.  It may go something like this: "Why is she doing that?  That's really annoying.  She always does things like that.  She drives me crazy...."  And it goes on and on all day in there.  The fact is we can't stop the first thought from entering our mind, but we can direct the path that the next thought will take us on.  We can assume the best, hope for the best, and expect the best.  Which leads us to:

Watch your words.  Words can become weapons, they can fly out of our mouths and sting and cause damage for days and weeks to come.  They can cause irreparable harm.  The real danger is that once untamed thoughts are verbalized, we can begin to believe and become dedicated to them.  Which leads to:

Our actions.  Watch your actions.  Your actions become the next layer of building the story of who you are, so make them good.  What seems like a good idea in one moment, can be a disaster when acted upon.  Actions, be they good or bad, become:

Your character.  Your character is who you are.  Really.  It's not who you think you are, or who you'd like others to think you are.  It's the reality of you and it leads you to:

Your destiny.  You built it and it began with your thoughts, which lead you to speak the words you spoke, good or bad.  Remember you had the choice.  You led yourself down the path to happiness or the road to hell.  You make yourself who you are.  And that's the best news there is.  You make yourself who you are.  Every minute.  You still have a chance to make yourself who you wish you were.  

Comments

[Daines Reed, RDH]

Well I came upon your blog while searching for some inspiration for our morning huddles. After 10 years, our practice has been sold to a new dentist and we are trying to rejuvenate/re-energize ourselves.
I was compelled to read almost your last year's worth of entries and have printed most of them to share each mornng with the team.
I love it! But mainly I noticed how much it had improved as of Feb 2011. I can tell that you grew alot from your personal experiences this last year. I am excited for you and I appreciate the honesty. I hope the rest of our team can grow from it as well.
Thank you!

[Linda Zdanowicz]

Hi Daines, I'm happy you found something to use in my blog. Our practice was purchased by a new dentist in March 2008. If you go back, I'm pretty sure I have some posts about our transition time there. You can also email me @ lindazdanowicz@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Thanks! Linda

[Ron @ Boulder Cosmetic Dentistry]

So it all begins with one's thoughts so it seems. Thanks for this post ... something to contemplate whether in dentistry or another profession.