When we write memoir, we reclaim our own voice, we stake a claim to our version of the story. Every family has multiple story lines. There is the official version, controlled by the most powerful people in the family, usually the parents or those who have the most to lose. The lesser points of viewmost often held by the children or those lesser in powerare often not believed or accepted as true.
The Miracle of Self Forgiveness
By coming to terms with my past, the gift of compassion was ignited in me — a gift I can and do readily share with all those I teach and counsel. The miracle experienced from my commitment to forgiveness is the profound love I share with my first-born daughter, a love activated the moment we hugged that has continued to enrich my life ever since.
Calling Yourself a Christian
Having found Jesus is a beautiful thing.Your life seems to have meaning. You’ve seem to have found something that brings you great joy and happiness. Your loneliness and emptiness have disappeared. Praise the Lord.
Equanimity – What Plane Are You On?
Mental composure or calmness; evenness of temper. Peace, what a wonderful thing. Everyone of us wants tranquility.
From the School of Pain to the School of Vision
Always there and waiting for an invitation from us, the Grace of God is truly the answer to our prayers and beseechings. When we embrace the Grace of God we are no longer forced to learn our life lessons at the mercy of pain, but we are open to living life guided by Vision and Inspiration.
Raw Love
Our ability to love is often inhibited by the experiences of pain. This raw look at love demonstrates the power of love, where it begins and the risks that accompany the fullest expression of loving others. More importantly, it also demonstrates the power and benefit of raw love.
Forgive For Less Marital Anger
Stacys partner of twelve years does not come home one evening and she knew he was with a former lover. He begged for another chance with Stacy, but her pride and anger held her back. Stacy said she would feel like a fool if she forgave him, even though she still loved him. Stacy didnt end the relationship, but reminds him daily of what he did to her.
Should Stacy forgive her otherwise good husband for what he did? Of course, only Stacy can make this decision.
Fact is,…
Who Am I If I Let Go Of My Pain?
We are so much more than we know. The divine eternal spark of love, light and hope lives within us. This is true for all souls and all of us who are embodied here on the Earth, and yet so often life our daily life feels so far from this.
Spiritual Longing And The Path Of Forgiveness
Gods heart exists within your own heart, and as you travel along the pathways of spiritual life, your own divine nature begins to emerge and awaken. As your spiritual essence becomes more manifest, your heart begins to awaken and to seek the way Home.
The Luxury Of Hopelessness
I had a very busy day. Im sure you understand–food to buy and cook, laundry to clean, clients to see, money to earn. So when I received two emails each from Amnesty International and the International Rescue Committee imploring me to contact my senators and urge them to support sending UN peacekeeping forces to Darfur, rather than call I felt annoyed, put out, guilted.
The Prosperity In Forgiveness
I have found myself inspired to write on this topic on more than one occasion…. All of us, at some point in our lives have felt the desperate inner turmoil and confusion that comes from feeling that we have been “wronged” or betrayed in some way. You fight to understand what is wrong with a person to have done such a thing, or to be such a way. You wonder what may be wrong with you . Have I deserved such treatment? Am I just completely naïve? I am too trusting. I have love…
Loving Those Who Are Behave Egotistically Or Are Cold And Unfeeling
Why do we lose our love when others are behaving egotistically? What is the danger for us? We might answer that it is natural not to love an egotistical person. But what is our danger here? Are we losing self-worth, security, freedom, control or pleasure? Perhaps we are offended by our own egotism that reflects in the others’ behavior?