Forgiveness Made Easier: Learn a New Way to Forgive
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="255"] Heal You Heart with Forgiveness[/caption] Forgiveness is hard, and most people struggle with it. That's why there's so much talk about how to forgive. It is challenging, and I've found myself saying something lately that has helped me move on from the simple and the truly challenging. Each time I encounter a frustrating situation or a painful memory, I tell myself, "I'm just not going ...Read More
What’s the Difference Between Accepting and Agreeing?
People do things you don't like all the time. Look at politics and how people argue and try to change other's opinions to their own. Disagreeing on a decision over which you are not the decision maker causes more arguments than it's worth. It's common for someone to disagree with your decisions. In general, I think we seek to make the best decisions for our lives, and everyone ...Read More
Grace is Sufficient, Not Guilt
In the past, I have written on the purpose of guilt and its impact on our lives. I've talked about being brought up in a guilt-heavy culture. As a result, it feels like I never do anything right, and I'm constantly struggling for perfection. As easy as it is to recognize, it's quite a challenge to release. Letting go of guilt may be a process and it may ...Read More
How Do You Conquer Tragedy & Trial?
How do you face the tragedy and trial in your life? We all encounter it at some point, it just comes in different packages. You will probably receive a few different trial packages in your life. You may be in the past or in the present. It may seem like your neighbors have a picture perfect life, but I can assure you they don't. Some ghosts are easier ...Read More
10 Choices You Control-Part 1
When life feels crazy and in control of you, it's good to remember that in the midst of all kinds of emotions like stress, sickness, laziness, overindulgence, cowardice and others that you have control over more than you think. My mentor, Rhonda Shasteen, says you can only control what you think, say and do. Here are a few reminders of what you can control and why. Happiness- You ...Read More