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- 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: 1412 - The World Needs A Man's Heart - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Heather Fraser -“By and large, these days men suffer greater deprivation than women, because women are allowed to play the power game, but men have been blocked from expressing their femininity” – Richard Rohr, author, A Wild Man’s Journey The world needs a man’s heart. When I first read these words in an ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - Self Forgiveness - The Key To Healing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Tracey BurchardWe’ve been taught from a young age to forgive others. But no one ever guides us through the wisdom and healing that self forgiveness can bring. This article stresses the importance of self forgiveness for health, success and spiritual growth. “Tell your sister you forgive her, go ...
Views: 4517 - 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: 1862 - Rev. Regina Yegge - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Regina YeggeIt is important that I forgive myself for being less then perfect as far as the physical goes. I know that I am the perfect expression of the Divine but I have, at times, made choices and acted in ways that went against that natural flow of good in my life. I forgive myself for not being the ...
Views: 1728 - The Parodox Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Anna Barbosa"If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves."- Confucius To forgive or not to forgive? Your decision could affect your health and the quality of your life. Studies prove that people who choose not to forgive have more stress-related illnesses, lower-functioning immune ...
Views: 1861 - Pay Yourself First - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Darren JohnsonIn the mid 1990’s I read a book that offered steps for becoming financially independent. One of the steps was to “pay your self first,” above and beyond any entity or person you to whom you may owe money. That simple step was easy to write, easy to say, and easy to ponder, but ...
Views: 1095 - 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: 1112 - 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: 1887 - Forgiveness Is Remembering There Is Nothing To Forgive! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Steve DahlWe all can think of times, when we imagine someone has injured us, hurt our feelings or even our physical bodies, by doing or not doing something to us or for us. What you consider YOU is the personality of you that has very little to do with any specific physical body. Through millennia sages, ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - 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: 1942 - 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: 916 - Hold On To Forgiveness Instead Of Failure - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Alisa LinnMany of us are prone to hold on to our failures; as a result of our own tendency to do so, we inadvertently think that God also holds on to our failures and treats us accordingly. There is no doubt that, at times, we suffer in our current circumstances due to a prior failure. For example, ...
Views: 1219 - A Key To Good Health - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranImagine that you have a separate ring of keys that unlock the secrets to your individual health issues. These are invisible keys that have been given to you at birth and that you have been instructed to use often and not to lose. You have also been instructed that the keys open a labyrinth of ...
Views: 1398 - I Forgive, A Self-counsel To Start Your Day! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloI forgive myself for everything I held against myself by remembering and reminding myself over and over of all the hurt I carried all these years. I am free, no longer imprisoned in a world of my subjective troubling memories. As I forgive myself, I penetrate the layers of the unconscious ...
Views: 1570 - The Selfish Act Of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Lois NightingaleOften when we think of forgiveness we think of letting someone, "getting away" with something or, "getting off scott-free". Forgiveness is not about ignoring the fact we were hurt. It is not about setting yourself up to get hurt again. Forgiveness is not reconciliation or changing your mind ...
Views: 2952 - Walk In Another Person’s Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you a kid who cannot understand your parents? Do you often feel mistreated by someone? We sometimes do not learn the true story behind why someone treated us a particular way until later. You can quickly get a good understanding of the situation and have an easier time forgiving the other ...
Views: 3859 - My Last Confession - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Lisa BonniceI was raised Catholic, but left the Church long ago. It made me feel bad about myself, because of a misfortune at birth—I was born a girl. My parents both went to parochial schools and my dad went to a Jesuit college. I managed to dodge that bullet (it was too expensive for them to send four ...
Views: 1562 - The Universal Law of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Amanda ButlerImagine waking up one morning and there is a glow about you, burdens of the past have been lifted, the heaviness of your heart has been lightened. You no longer are filled with pain, grief, anger, or resentment, and your spirit feels free to live once again. You feel an energy that allows you to ...
Views: 10101(1 vote) - A Simple Act of Fogiveness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Cory KempFour Amish girls were buried on a hill in Nickel Mine, Pennsylvania, this morning. Charles Carl Roberts IV, the shooter who invaded their schoolhouse, took their lives and shattered their community's private world, took his own life as well. Roberts' wife and three children live nearby. Two ...
Views: 1509 - Great Luxuries - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Cory KempMy upstairs neighbors are moving out today. I wasn't aware of their impending departure until around eight o'clock this morning when the hustle and bustle of furniture and belongings exiting the building began. I have to say I feel a little sad at the thought, even though I would have to ...
Views: 1237 - Practicing Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Cory KempReading Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling, has been a joyfully challenging experience for me. Joyful in that it opens new doors and encourages me to hope and grow. Challenging for the very same reasons. Personal growth and development is exhilarating, but also ...
Views: 1910 - 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: 1456 - Those Sunday Talkers ... - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Glenda GibbsLive forgiveness every day rather than just talk about it on Sunday. – Author unknown Those Sunday talkers… In addition to practicing forgiveness, a person who practices acceptance, being accountable and emulating love, is authentic. As a kid and as a young adult I could never ...
Views: 1209 - New Year Confession - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Cory KempWelcome to the Year of Our Lord 2008. If you are following tradition and doing your homework, you have sent last year out with all its triumphs, celebrations, regrets and mistakes. You are ready to move smoothly into this bright, shiny new year with a clean slate, a light heart and a positive ...
Views: 2919 - Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts On Christianity And The Person That Was Jesus (Updated) - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Craig LockCategory (key words): religion(s), Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, beliefs, spirituality, Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html Publishing Guidelines: These writings may be freely published. ...
Views: 915 - Gentleness And Humility - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jack EliasGentleness and Humility are important doorways to Peace and to the support of Peace. Gentleness must be conveyed in every area of life to antidote the violence of judgement with others and within. It arises from Humility, a remembrance of the vastness of life’s mysterious context and ...
Views: 2160 - A Guide to Surviving Your Family - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Robin RobertsMost people can survive natural disasters medical conditions life events but for some of us we would rather cling to the Titanic and go down than spend Sunday lunch having our buttons pushed by our Mother. We would rather run with the bulls than confront our siblings over behaviors that annoy ...
Views: 1202 - When You Have Problems In a Relationship - Should You Forgive and Forget? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealIf someone has let you down or hurt you repeatedly you may wonder how many times you should "forgive and forget" before you give up on the relationship. No one else can really tell you what to do, although you may wish to ask others for their advice. If you are always being let down or hurt ...
Views: 3292 - How to Heal a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,We all experience severe heart break at some time in our lives. For many it happens in childhood or adolescence, the time when we are most vulnerable. A cold mother, an absent father, being different in any way from our peers and ostracized for it - these are some of the reasons for the early ...
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