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- Letting Go of Past Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2013 from Dakota HandzlikAlmost everybody has at least one past relationship that they can't seem to let go of. There's always that one love that left under unpleasant circumstances, that one person whom you still long for. While these feelings are by no means uncommon, they can have some very adverse effects on other ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Letting Go of Resentment May Not Be Easy, But it is Simple - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you treat your friends with love and respect, but when it's their turn, they let you down? Do you end up feeling resentful when your friends just don't give into the friendship as much as you do? Knowing how to deal with this resentment in a positive way--or even better, avoiding it ...
Views: 4572(4 votes) - Letting Go: Releasing the Pain that Holds You Captive - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Randi FineTranscript from May 19, 2011 Blog Talk-Radio Show, A Fine Time for Healing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/randi-fine We have, or will all experience shattering times or violations in our lives that wound us deeply. To quote Thomas Chandler Haliburton, “The memory of past favors is like a ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - Living in the Now -- Making Peace with What Is - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Christina WatsonI am reminded today of the fact that all we have is this present moment. We can’t be anywhere else than where we are right now. We can’t, by sheer willpower – in this moment -- make ourselves into something we are not. No matter how fiercely we may want to. Years ago, my heart was broken by a ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - Loving Authentically - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Whether you are husband and wife, spiritual partners, lovers, soul mates, it doesn’t matter what you call the union, what matters is - do you cherish and adore this person? Is this person what YOU want? Do you have chemistry? Do you feel uplifted when you see them? Do you feel like ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Make a list of your grievances - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundStart by listing the judgments that you hold against the person you have in mind. And be honest, very honest. The more real you are with yourself, the better this will be. It’s best if you can write it out, on a piece of paper, because then you’ll have the physical evidence of all that your ego ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - OBEY THE LAW OF FORGIVENESS AND THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ON YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEiNG - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Starbrite A. SparklesLet me share a secret with you, it is referred to as the Law of Forgiveness. Because we are beings of energy, universal laws and principles govern our energy. These laws may be considered divine laws, imbued with Spirit. These laws dictate the results of our thoughts and actions. The Law ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Practicing Forgiveness and Compassion With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Manny GoldmanMoving on from past hurts and practicing forgiveness is extremely important for our growth and well-being. But what we don’t often talk about, however, is the importance of cultivating compassion and forgiveness for ourselves. Depending on the severity of the situation, we are usually far ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Praying For Those Who Have Wronged You in the Past - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kathleen HoweHaving had a very difficult past wrought in domestic violence and relationship dysfunction it occurred to me recently that it would be better to forgive those who wronged me in the past than to hang on to the negative energy I held within me through horrible memories and unresolved feelings and ...
Views: 2727(1 vote) - Relationship Quotes for Your Enjoyment - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Steven SwankSometimes the best way to say something is the way someone more literary than you has said it. In that vein, here are some relationship quotes of note: "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Remove Anger and Resentment from Your Life with the Squash and Release Technique - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Cassandra LeeLet me just say this, I am a woman that can hold onto resentment! When I feel I have been wronged, I will form a “frosty” attitude that not even a polar bear could stand it! In recent times, however, first-hand experience has taught me that holding onto anger or wrapping myself in a ...
Views: 5570(7 votes) - Resentment Soup - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Resentment is a word and a feeling we all try to avoid, sometimes at all costs. It is a hard word to swallow when we need to look in the mirror, but is a word that we can’t get enough of when we give it away. We can see it so easily in others, but is very easy to deny when we look in the ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Spirit Speaks - Forgiveness and Love Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kristin EcklundWhat does it mean to forgive? First, let’s look at what it means to NOT forgive, that is, to hold onto old regrets, judgments, or lower vibrations of emotions when you think of that person – anger, resentment, frustration, sadness, etc. When you are unable to totally love someone, freely and ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Spirit Speaks - Forgiveness And Love Part 3 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Kristin EcklundWhen you hold a grievance against anyone, in effect you hold it against yourself. They become your mirror. When you see them, what you’re really seeing is yourself, and the judgment that you think you have against them, is really one that you have against yourself. Whoa, say what? Yes, ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Take action now!- Apathy Can Ruin a Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Gery WriterIf you’re in a difficult situation, the instinct is usually to avoid additional conflict and just curl up into a little ball. If that sounds like you- improve your game immediately! Inaction will be the downfall of all things you’ve built. When you sense trouble, you need to act. Rocking the ...
Views: 2899(1 vote) - The Gift of Forgiveness – Releasing the Drama Triangle - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from David Emerald WomeldorffDecember is the season of giving in many parts of the world. Multiple religious and spiritual traditions celebrate the season as a holy time. In the Northern Hemisphere, we also acknowledge the longest night and the beginning return of light and warmth (at least eventually), while our friends in ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - The Gift of the Present, The Now - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Eloryia RAIt is imperative to realize and live in the gift of the present moment if you wish to create the life you desire. Living in the NOW requires letting go of two things; one is the past that keeps you tethered via your unreleased emotions to people, places, things and experiences you have no ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - The Greatest Gift of All? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Tim DamgaardYet another new year has arrived and is waiting to unfold its adventures, challenges and blessings. Many of us get inspired to set new goals and intentions aiming to improve ourselves, our health and our lives. The top three New Year’s Resolutions in my part of the world are: to stress less, to ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - The Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen someone’s actions create pain for us, it is natural to engage in an inner conversation of resentment. The mind replays the offense, repeating the stories over and over. My wife betrayed me. My father destroyed my trust. My partner didn’t come through for me. And so on. The dialogue of blame ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - The Pros and Cons of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Susan PeabodySome people believe forgiveness is important and others don’t. In his book Alcoholics Anonymous, author Bill Wilson (the co-founder of AA) discusses forgiveness and says its necessary for sobriety. He calls it “letting go of resentment,” not forgiveness, and says it’s not done to please ...
Views: 9230(1 vote) - The Two Healing Faces Of Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from David OttCan you see the two faces in this picture? To view this Face and the other "Cloud-Layers of Ego" illustration in this article Click the following Link: http://www.peakrecovery.com/two%20faces.pdf If you are young or happy in a new relationship, you will probably see first or easily the ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - 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: 1415(2 votes) - Treat your Anger as your stubborn child - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Angela SmytheAnyone that has ever babysat for their little niece or their baby brother knows how hard it can be to deal with someone that says no just because it is all they know. Little kids know little if anything about self-control so when they see something they want they don’t understand why they can’t ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - What Are The Links Between Anger, Forgiveness and Chronic Low Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondRoad rage nearly causes Garret a heart attack Just as he was about to turn right and head for home, a driver on his left zoomed in front of 35 year old Garret’s car and raced through the traffic lights. One moment he was smiling at the thought of telling his wife about his big sales deal, and ...
Views: 3869(2 votes) - WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Larry PhillipsWhat is it, and why is it so important? First, lets look at something. We all learn lessons from each other. This is a big part of why were here in the first place. When someone does something to wrong you, the bad feelings you have about it affect you. They preoccupy you and ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - What Makes Forgiveness Possible? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Daniela RoherThere are two indispensable elements that make forgiveness possible. Without them, people struggle with anger, hurt, fear and insecurity, without resolution. Let’s take the case of a couple where one partner had an affair. This scenario is not uncommon in our society, where 50% of married ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - When Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (How To Win Her Back) - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Archer Kiernan“I’m sorry…” While for most people these days, that sentence is as easy to say as breathing, but for cases wherein you have caused a special woman in your life grave heartache, resulting in her blocking you on social media and kicking you out of her life when your relationship is supposed to ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - WHEN WE MASTER LOVE WE MASTER LIFE - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy ShieldsEdwin Markham (1852-1940) stated, “all that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own.” This is now called the Law of Attraction. What a brilliant man Edwin Markham must have been. So if this statement reigns true then when we send love and light into the lives of others, this ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - Why Forgiving Others Makes Life Better For You - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Marc OromanerThe first time I was given advice about the importance of forgiveness was at the most unlikely of places: an advertising school I was attending in Atlanta. The school had brought in speaker Joey Reiman—a very successful advertising executive who ran his own agency. Almost immediately, I could ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - Why Is It So Important To Forgive? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Vera StarkForgiving someone when they have said or done something to hurt you isn’t always easy. In fact, for the most part you would probably rather do just about anything than forgive someone that has caused you pain. People go through life carrying grudges and never understanding the impact it’s ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Why is this happening to me... AGAIN? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Tim OngThis article is a review of a book by Dr. Michael Ryce called "Why is This Happening to me... AGAIN?". Dr. Ryce is a naturopathic doctor who has deep understanding of the healing processes, and in particular the healing of the mind. In this book, Dr. Ryce took a look at a very prevalent ...
Views: 2924(1 vote) - Why Should I Forgive YOU? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Forrest SamnikIt's practically impossible to go through life without being hurt by somebody. Most of us humans have a hard time letting go of such injuries and carry these scars of pain, resentment and anger with us for months, years, or even a lifetime. Forgiveness can be a difficult concept to ...
Views: 3155(4 votes) - With Relationships Come a Few Responsibilities - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWhen you get involved in any kind of a relationship, that connection comes with a few responsibilities. In fact, in many connections there are loads of responsibilities. Trouble presents itself when someone engages with another person with the intention that the interaction is all about ...
Views: 4951(1 vote) - You are Not Your Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Tracy CrossleySometimes it seems impossible to shake a feeling. Perhaps, it’s a feeling of dread or something missing, which makes us feel off-balance or slightly funky. We may look outside of us for the answer. The answer is actually within us, which should be a relief. Either our emotional state is ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - You Think It Shouldn't Make You So Mad - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Jenny Shih... but it does. I hear this from clients: “Grrr. I’m so mad at her. I can’t believe she did that! She does this all the time. Why do I let it get to me so much?!” Or something along those lines anyway. Sound familiar? I’m sure you can think of a time where (1) you were frustrated with ...
Views: 1162(3 votes) - ***Making a Difference for 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Colin TippingAs the movie ‘2012’ plays in theaters, I am reminded that in 1999, I wrote the following as my mission statement: “My mission is to raise the consciousness of the planet through Radical Forgiveness and create a world of forgiveness by 2012.” Even then I thought, who the hell did I think I ...
Views: 2760(6 votes) - Mending Our Ways - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Not to mend one’s ways when one has erred is to err indeed.” – Confucius We all make mistakes. What separates us is how we respond. Either we pull up our sleeves and do what we can to make things right or we throw away something beautiful and potentially lose it forever. Please don’t do the ...
Views: 1769(4 votes) - You're Divorced. Get Over It! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dana McIntyreOnce upon a time, I was a happily married mother of a 5 year old son and wife to my very own Prince Charming. We lived in a little neighborhood in a cute three bedroom house that even had a picture perfect white picket fence. Unfortunately however, my Prince Charming turned out to be more like ...
Views: 1797(4 votes) - 7 Steps to Forgiveness - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonDid you know that forgiveness is good for you? The process of forgiveness has been shown to have both psychological and physical benefits to the person who is doing the forgiving. Shocking, isn't it? You may have heard the old axiom, "Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the ...
Views: 6935(6 votes) - Adult daughter of an Alcoholic Mother - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Karen reganMy Mom is an alcoholic. Words that were so hard for me to say out loud. It was forbidden to say it at home and the words seemed stuck. For years we pretended everything was great with our little perfect family. Dad made good money, they traveled, socialized every weekend, had nice cars and a ...
Views: 3963(3 votes) - An Angel in Disguise - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsHave you ever had something happen to you that was so bad it made you feel worn down? For me, that event was my first marriage. It was a nightmare. To be honest, I married a guy I should never have married. Even on our wedding day, I felt it wasn’t right. But I walked down the aisle ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - Are YOU ready for LOVE? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Elmasue ZylberbergHi, this is Lexie Moon and Elmasue Zylberberg and we are going to be discussing You-getting ready for love. We all want to manifest perfect love and our soulmate. We dream of spending the rest of our lives with that perfect partner. There are many programs out there that promise to help ...
Views: 3740(3 votes) - Betrayal, Forgiveness and Jesse James - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Karen BentleyAmerica’s sweetheart, Sandra Bullock, recently moved out of the house she shared with bad boy husband, Jesse James, after allegations surfaced that James carried on an 11-month affair with tattoo model, Michelle Bombshell McGee. Oh my goodness, what’s the world coming to? If Bullock doesn’t ...
Views: 1879(3 votes) - Dealing With Affairs in the Christian Community - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martez LaytonI have been in the Christian community all of my life, but I cannot remember one time ever hearing someone teach on affairs in the church. I remember hearing about preachers cheating, the deacon cheating and the church secretaries cheating but never hearing or seeing this issue being dealt with ...
Views: 4268(3 votes) - Dealing With Heartbreak - Some Time-tested Methods - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Andrew HunterYou can't believe she dumped you - and took with her your reason for living. Unhappy and disillusioned, you can't seem to find anything to focus on, to give yourself direction. You likely can't think of any feeling worse than what you're going through now, but as time goes by, that feeling will ...
Views: 5223(3 votes) - How Could This Be About Me? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersDear Keith and Maura, I just found your website and podcasts yesterday and they totally resonate with me. I am a very active youthful 55. I was widowed suddenly at 32 with 2 babies. My soulmate died and I was lost and devastated. I banged around for 10 years raising my boys, working and ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - How To Heal a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Gustavo CastanerHaving a broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in life and when it happens it seems that you will never get over it. How to heal a broken heart seems even more challenging than the actual heartbreak experience because it is prolonged and re-lived over and over again. The knot in ...
Views: 1707(3 votes) - How to Heal a Rift with an Adult Child - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Tina TessinaFrequently I help my clients work through problems with their grown children. Sometimes, an offspring is angry about something, and the parent is at a loss for what is wrong or what to do about it. These struggles often have their seeds in things that happened long ago, when the child was young. ...
Views: 2543(3 votes) - The Greatest Reason Why Marriages Struggle To Recover From Problems - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Greg BakerEvery couple will have their ups and downs. But more and more marriages struggle to recover from problems, issues, and difficulties. Many marriages survive these problems, but they don’t recover. They are like a volcano sealed with a plastic lid. It won’t hold. It will explode. But why? ...
Views: 2922(3 votes) - The Path of Forgiveness: Sympathy, Empathy & Generosity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Ana HolubOn our forgiveness path, we examine many aspects of our emotional life. For instance, what is the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how do they fit into a life dedicated to generosity and healing? We are often taught that sympathy is the same thing as love. "Oh, you poor thing!" ...
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