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- Five Suggestions For Releasing Painful Relationship Memories - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Denise WadeDo you find yourself remembering how great it used to be? Perhaps it’s the memory of a loved one, or the hurtful memory attached to betrayal from someone you trusted. The pain won’t seem to lessen over time. What do you do with this emotional burden? How do you release this crippling memory that ...
Views: 1979 - Five Ways to Win Your Man Back - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“I have to talk to you,” my husband said. His somber tone told me nothing pleasant would follow. We got in the car and I figured maybe this talk had to do with another job change, or a new way to tackle our bills. During our eight years of marriage, these issues called for serious ...
Views: 1722 - FORGET THEM! – What Do YOU Want To Do To Change The World & Make Your Millions? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightListen, I like making money… And sometimes, it feels like there would be easier ways to make money than to do what I feel called to do which is to support you, spirit-driven leader in growing your business, getting more clients, impacting more people and increasing your wealth… After all, I am ...
Views: 1294 - Forgive - But Don't Forget - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Eileen BennettHolding a grudge - hanging onto past hurt with the intention of, some day, some how, inflicting pain on the person who hurt you, by way of retribution - does most damage to the person holding it! When you hold a grudge, anger, bitterness and resentment eat away at your soul, while the person ...
Views: 6726 - Forgive a Cheating Wife - How to Move on From the De-Masculation of Infidelity - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannRight now, you don't understand how it's even possible to forgive cheating...Is every man who's ever repaired his marriage after an affair really just jading over their feelings of jealousy and betrayal? Or do you believe that full forgiveness really is possible? That you and your wife can ...
Views: 13136 - Forgive and You Will Be Forgiven - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Benjamin DeFoorIn the most simple terms, forgiveness can mean letting go of resentment or anger caused by an offense. The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as "to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt". Forgiveness has also been explored in great depth as it ...
Views: 905 - Forgive or Not Forgive Narcissistic Abuser - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineShould Narcissistic Abusers Be Held Accountable for Their Actions? Excerpt from January 7, 2014 show on A Fine Time for Healing, Whether to Forgive or Not Forgive the Narcissistic Abuse Many recovering victims of narcissistic abuse struggle with the dilemma of whether or not to hold the ...
Views: 2455 - Forgive | Forgiving | Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Karen FourieFORGIVE | FORGIVING | FORGIVENESS Ps 32:1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, who's sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity and whose spirit there is no deceit. Forgiveness - a big word with lots of meaning, but for many people - not ...
Views: 1147 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Debra SledgeEveryday we have an opportunity to get offended. People are humans and they will do and say things that will make you very angry. Knowing how important an issue is will determine how upset a person can make you. People that are the closest to us can hurt and wound us the most. Learning to ...
Views: 1576 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Boon Kiat ChuaI read this article last night about forgiveness in relationships and it set my mind thinking. I was working on a new project with a friend recently and we were talking about forgiveness as one of the important qualities of a person. According to dictionary.com, forgiveness means the act of ...
Views: 1029 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Dr. Louis BauerI feel it necessary to share with you my journey of self-discovery so that you understand the extreme importance of harmony within the mind, body and spirit. This is not just a subject that I studied, but also a life lesson that I learned through experience. In 1987, at age fifty-three, I was ...
Views: 2068 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I always thought that forgiveness was solely on an individual basis and never really comprehended the full meaning of it all. Forgiveness comes in layers and with each layer you have to dig deep within yourself and re-live each circumstance. Each layer may take you back a few years while ...
Views: 1785 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Kate CarltonA patient once asked me “how do you forgive someone who has hurt you?” In order to go forward, you must come to terms with your past. Some of what has happened in your past, we must forgive. Whether it be a parent, sibling, or significant other, bad things can happen that are difficult to move ...
Views: 1398 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Don Neviaser,Practicing forgiveness is a two tiered path to inner peace that can diminish or eliminate emotional drains that no longer have a place in your life. One level lies in the ability to completely forgive others, which allows you to move beyond lingering negative emotions that may still be clouding ...
Views: 2318 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiIn my last post, I talked about the value of letting go of what no longer serves you. Forgiveness is a biggie in that department. Are you holding onto past hurts in a way that costs you way too much… energy, joy, freedom? Shorting yourself of the peace and lightness that we’re ALL allowed to ...
Views: 1166 - Forgiveness & Illness - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Gregory DrambourForgiveness is an essential part of any cancer/illness-healing strategy. My first intention with a client is to discover what emotional issues may have led to manifesting the cancer or illness. In my work with cancer patients and survivors I have found that 95% of the time there are blockages ...
Views: 1225 - Forgiveness & Self-forgiveness - How to Get Over Regrets - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleOne of the most effective ways to overcome regrets or to overcome events your past is to forgive yourself and others for whatever happened. Forgiveness and self-forgiveness aren't always easy, but the benefits of doing so are many and profound. This article highlights the benefits of forgiving ...
Views: 3427 - Forgiveness - How Healing Your Past Can Heal Your Present - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Tracey Burchard“I forgive you…” It’s something we say as kids, but not so much in adulthood. And as kids, we don’t really mean it…somebody just makes us say it. So, what is forgiveness, and how can it impact illnesses, disease, your body and your ...
Views: 2003 - Forgiveness - Prescription for Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Katie HayesAt one time or another, all of us have been victims of life's injustices. It may be: * The husband or boyfriend who leaves you brokenhearted * The boss who treats you unfairly * The girlfriend who betrayed a trust * The coworker who lied to get the promotion you were hoping ...
Views: 1039 - Forgiveness - What If You Have To Forgive Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarSometimes it is easier to forgive the actions of another person than your own transgression or mistake. Your life may have changed because of you doing something or not doing something: If only I had not been so …. It’s all my fault. They’ll never forgive me. I can never forgive myself. You may ...
Views: 1525 - Forgiveness - Why You Should Consider It And How To Forgive. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarA gift to yourself The idea of forgiveness makes many people shout, Never!! Indeed, resentment, blame, recrimination and desire for revenge seem so much more natural than forgiveness. Is there anything to be gained by forgiving an offender? Formerly associated only with spiritual ...
Views: 1528 - Forgiveness Affirmation - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Michelle MayurOne of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves is to forgive, both ourselves and others. In forgiving we are not condoning the behaviour of the person we perceive as having wronged us, but rather we are allowing ourselves to break the hold that person has on our lives. Feeling anger ...
Views: 2536 - Forgiveness Affirmation - Forgive for Your Own Sake! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Reverend IkeBefore you can truly get the good that you desire, the good that God intends for you ... before you can get that good into your mind ... You are going to have to clear your mind of a lot of hatreds and 'hurtreds' that are keeping you from your blessings ... You are going to have to ...
Views: 3396 - Forgiveness and Letting Go - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Ton PascalI was overwhelmed with emails after I published my personal experiences with forgiveness. I was surprised to see how many people felt like I did, and “could wear my shoes," so to speak. But very few felt the inner motivation to finally make the ‘jump’ and bridge the gap. Each individual has ...
Views: 1531 - Forgiveness as a Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Ana HolubForgiveness is a spiritual path. (But who is the teacher, and where are the holy books?) Forgiveness is a spiritual path, not a religion. The teacher that guides you is the Infinite Essence that lives eternally within you. The holy books are the stories of your own life. Within them are ...
Views: 1405 - Forgiveness at Work is NOT Singing Kumbaya! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonWe don’t often think about forgiveness in a business context. It’s usually not in our vocabulary at work. But it needs to be. Forgiveness at work creates a healthier work climate or environment and creates many other real benefits. It is not a touchy-feely, hold-hands-and-sing-Kumbaya gimmick. ...
Views: 3145 - Forgiveness in Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Sandy AndrewThe Memory Have you ever experienced an event in your life that you can’t seem to forget? It agitates you and angers you when you recall and dwell on the memory. Perhaps someone did one or more of the following to you? • stole from you • misled you • cheated you in some way • abused ...
Views: 1717 - Forgiveness is a Choice, Not a Feeling - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Allison O'NeillWe have all had people in our lives that have pissed us off. The trouble is if years later we still haven’t forgiven them and moved on, it eats away at us – not them. If you can’t forgive a person they still have control over you. Forgiveness is a choice not a feeling. Some people will be ...
Views: 7731 - Forgiveness is a Spiritual Necessity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Theodore Henderson“Without forgiveness, there’s no future” - Desmond Tutu We must forgive the people who’ve hurt us and it has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not they deserve forgiveness. They most likely don’t deserve forgiveness, but we don’t deserve it either. So if forgiveness isn’t ...
Views: 1620 - Forgiveness Is A Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Ana Holub(But who is the teacher, and where are the holy books?) Forgiveness is a spiritual path, not a religion. The teacher that guides you is the Infinite Essence that lives eternally within you. The holy books are the stories of your own life. Within them are clues...and treasures... hidden ...
Views: 1469 - Forgiveness is Good for You! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonForgiveness is like eating chicken soup for whatever ails you – it helps you feel better all over. You forgive others to help yourself – not to help the other person. Surprised? In my definition of forgiveness, the goal is to attain a feeling of peace toward a person who has harmed you. ...
Views: 1992 - Forgiveness is Logical - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from William DiedrichForgiveness is logical. It isn't something that you should do. It is a practice that makes sense. When you forgive you improve your well-being and influence others to improve theirs. When you forgive you empower yourself. Forgiveness is a gift that you give to yourself and to the world. To ...
Views: 1863 - Forgiveness is Miracle for Your Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Spiritual HealerEach time I say: ‘One of your Miracle Healers is forgiveness’ a frequently asked question will comply with it: HOW?How we're in a position to really like and forgive somebody who has hurt us? How is this feasible? It could be even harder when it's about our beloved, like parents.You can find ...
Views: 1212 - Forgiveness is Needed for Personal Growth - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Antionette TateForgiveness is a crucial component to your personal development. The reason that forgiveness is so important in your self development is not so much as what it does for the other person as much as what it does for you. The Law of Compensation states that you get what you give. The way that this ...
Views: 3093 - Forgiveness Is of a Higher Standard - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Natacha CannAt the homeless shelter where I volunteer, there is a strong emphasis on forgiveness and personal accountability. The residents must learn to recite, by memory, several recovery principles. One of the principles is called “Restitution” and it reads as follows: “A forgiving heart is necessary ...
Views: 1560 - Forgiveness is Such Sweet Sorrow - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Hu DalconzoHurt comes in many forms. Some instances come at us like an arrow from the bow; we see it coming but cannot avoid the hit fast enough. Other forms of hurtfulness build up little by little. Each day another slight, another insult, another rejection. Sometimes we don't even know we are ...
Views: 1129 - Forgiveness Isn’t Just a Nice Thing to Do. It’s Essential for Your Physical Health. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Andrew BozemanToday’s health conscious trends tell us that sugar can lead to diabetes and damage our brains to accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s. Lack of fiber in our diets can lead to constipation, excessive weight gain, fatigue and physical weakness. Poor exercise habits can lead to back problems and ...
Views: 1732 - Forgiveness Sets Us free - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.” It is also about letting go of resentment, anger, bitterness, limiting beliefs and vengeful thinking. Tolerating unacceptable behavior hurts all of us. ...
Views: 989 - Forgiveness Works! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMost often people are tougher on themselves than on anyone else. During my Conversations with Charmaine radio show I had with Marilyn Suttle and Shawne Duperon they both asked the question “how long before you forgive yourself?” That's a great question! As a consultant and trainer in ...
Views: 1902 - Forgiveness – Why should I forgive? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tracey BurchardAs kids, we generally learn that forgiveness is just a word that you say. When you forgive, it’s like letting the other person off the hook. They say they’re sorry and you hug and make up. But what does that really do? Do we feel differently? Does that make the hurt go away? Generally ...
Views: 2770 - Forgiveness. . . What's it for? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Larry James• LoveNote. . . If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive. - Mother Theresa Forgiveness works! It is often difficult, AND it works! We often think of forgiveness as something that someone who has done us wrong must ask of US. There is always another way of looking at ...
Views: 1249 - Forgiveness. Why is so difficult. How to. - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellForgiveness is one of the deepest and most intense spiritual manifestations. And from the spiritual perspective, it has to be completely honest, integral and absolute. It requires of a great effort and after this, follows the experience of conciliation and then balance and harmony. Why is so ...
Views: 1858 - Forgiveness: A Gift to Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalWe hear so much about forgiveness--in our churches, on Oprah, in new age magazines, but do we truly understand what the big deal about forgiveness is? We read that if we forgive others and ourselves we are doing our spiritual work and becoming better people, but what does that mean to us? You ...
Views: 2008 - Forgiveness: an Intermediate Exercise in Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Eric PutkonenI have long pondered on why humanity as a whole practices "eye for an eye," especially after reading about Mahatma Gandhi's life and learning the concept that an "eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." The message of peace is within most of the world's doctrines, and yet, it ...
Views: 1519 - Forgiveness: Five Christian Misunderstandings About Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Karla DowningForgiveness is an important part of the teachings in the Christian faith. However, there are five common Christian misunderstandings about forgiveness that result in people misapplying it to their relationships. 1. Forgiveness means you must have a relationship with the person. Forgiveness ...
Views: 1958 - Forgiveness: The Most Powerful Healing Tool Of All - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Ana HolubWhat is Forgiveness? What do you mean when you say the word "forgiveness"? For me, it means surrender, letting go, allowing, and acceptance. Acceptance of what is, of what has been, and acceptance of ourselves just the way we are. Forgiveness means that we choose to love LOVE more than we ...
Views: 1630 - Forgiveness: The Other "F" Word - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Christine MetawatiI call this the other "F" word. No, not because it is insulting or deragoratory in any way. It is just that it has so much charge associated with it, almost like the word "God". Many people are turned off by it, and some people get defensive when this word is mentioned as a possibility to ...
Views: 1369 - Forgiving Heart - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Aps SantosA woman has a very forgiving heart. An artist may even have a hard time how capturing such heart for it is indescribable in wall painting. This is another gift bestowed to women. It seems that God is touching her heart to comfort her and say, “Forgive and I will take care of justice”. And no ...
Views: 1514 - Forgiving Mom, Your Best Gift for Mother's Day - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Helene RothschildHow do you really feel about your Mom? Are you experiencing a deep love and compassion for her? Or do you just feel loyalty and obligation? Are you one of those people who always want to please your Mom? Or are you filled with so much anger and resentment that you avoid them, or rebel by doing ...
Views: 2027 - Forgiving Sets Us Free - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from joanne awYou may face struggles in forgiving people who have hurt you. The anger, bitterness, resentment and hatred within rob us of the joy and compassion in our hearts. We become unhappy as revengeful thoughts fill the minds e.g. “I’ll let you have a taste of your own medicine." “You hurt me so ...
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