Last week, I talked about letting go and walking away. As I worked through this process, I realized I needed to start with non-judgment before I could successfully let go. My first instinct when I am in conflict is to blame someone, which can be me or the other person. Blame requires judgment. But when … More Non-Judgment
One of the cornerstones of a happy life is learning to practice forgiveness. The practice of forgiveness creates amazing power to help make your life more effective. One of history’s greatest religious teachers, Jesus – a man who lived an exemplary life – explains the Christian perspective on this issue in the Bible: Listen to … More Practice Forgiveness
If you seek emotional and spiritual freedom, you will want to attend a special course on Forgiveness hosted by Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh of the Planned Happiness Institute (PHI). For the last few years, I have known and worked with Rev. Michelle (current minister of CSL North Jersey). I started by taking her class, No Mud … More Forgiveness: Emotional and Spiritual Freedom
Many adults go through life hurting or damaged, not knowing how forgiveness sets us free. When I think about forgiveness, I reflect back to the time, shortly after the fire, when we visited the burnt-down wreckage of our home and the 20 years of our life there. It was then that I said a simple … More Forgiveness Sets Us Free
Last year, I had the privilege of joining a group of people for a Forgiveness Coaching Course with Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh. Since developing a forgiveness practice is a large part of spiritual growth, I knew I wanted to pursue the program. Rev. Michelle took us through a detailed practice on how to forgive. She … More Elements of a Forgiveness Practice
I love September. The temperatures are starting to cool down, the trees and plants turn lovely shades of yellow, orange, and red, and the kids going back to school leaves vacation areas quiet. A perfect time for reflection! For me, September is full of anniversaries: In late September, I celebrate nearly seven decades of life … More September: A Time of Reflection
In this second part of The Power of Prayer, I want to share making the power of prayer work for you. First, in the Power of Prayer Unity Booklet, I found another quote to describe prayer: The power of prayer comes from attuning to the divine energy that is already there, ready and waiting. So … More Making the Power of Prayer Work for You, Part Two
In the last few days, I’ve pondered the following question: Are we doing the best we can? In other words, are we, as people in general, doing our best in all (or at least most) circumstances we encounter in life? I first came across this thought in Brene Brown’s book: Rising Strong. After watching her … More Are We Doing the Best We Can?
Written in Sand (Author Unknown) Two friends were walking and at a certain point of their trip they argued, and because of anger, one offended the other with unjustified insults. The other, offended, having nothing to say, wrote on the sand: “Today, my best friend offended me.” They continued ahead and arrived at an oasis … More Written in Sand
Last week, I listened to a friend discuss forgiveness. He stressed how important it is to always be willing to forgive. I was so moved by his comments that I even wrote a business post on the subject! One thing my friend said that got me to really think, was that first, we need to forgive … More Forgiveness