Many people have a hard time forgiving others, but for some people, the hardest person to forgive is themself. They seem to hold themselves to a higher standard that does not deserve forgiveness. I have found that some of the nicest and kindest people feel this way. I love these wonderful and kind friends but this kind of thinking equates …
The “RESET” Button
Some of us are familiar with a certain “easy” button from a major business supply store. It fits under your hand as a big red button with the word “Easy” on it. Today we’d like you create your own button, but this time a “RESET” button. Spend a few minutes now or perhaps at bedtime when you are in a …
Can a quote change your life?
Can a quote change your life? Everyone seems to love quotes and I am no exception. One day, some years ago, I came across a quote in an unexpected way. I had bought a crafting magazine looking for ideas to do with my kids. Above a story about paper crafters was a quote from Dag Hammarskjold: “For all that has …
Have a F.L.I.N.G! (Forgive, Let It Now Go!)
Set a daily reminder for a Forgive, Let It Now Go! moment on your mobile device. (If you have our app, you can do it directly from there and get a beautiful sound of a crystal bowl being struck as your reminder tone). Let’s say you schedule it at 11:55 am. (This may be a nice time of day to …
The Magic Broom
omething as simple as sweeping your floors can be used as an excellent way to practice forgiveness. As you begin sweeping, say to yourself: “I sweep away negative thoughts and my broom is a symbol of forgiveness.” Continue with…“Let the motion of my arms and the sweeping of the floor represent the cleaning of my mind of all past guilt …
Starry, Starry, Night
ello, I’d like to talk a little bit about forgiveness. Just let me have a sec to get organized. Sorry to be a bit frazzled. I got behind the slowest driver on the way home and it got me a little ticked. People! Some of us have important things to get too. Like work on our website! Wait… before I …
Enlist a Buddy
Friends are one of the most precious gifts we have. They are there with us good times and bad, to share in our joys and to lend a sympathetic ear. But sometimes, though, that sympathetic ear can slow us in our forgiveness efforts. Many friends, in order to be supportive, won’t offer a contrary opinion. They know we all need …