Be Who You Want to Be In a world with many differing opinions, there is not one way to please everyone. If you are trying to change yourself with the intention of making others like you, you will generally fight a losing battle. When deciding who you are, choose to…
Read moreHow to Create Simple Living Routines Simple living is beneficial in many ways. It can reduce stress, improve health, and bring quality to our relationships. Being free from the burdens of a complicated life allows room to relax, enjoy the priorities in our lives, and not waste time on activities…
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Setting Personal Development Goals Setting goals for yourself is a great way to be productive and to feel accomplished. But knowing just how to set those goals can be a challenge. You don’t want them to be too simple because you’d blow through those goals in no time, but not…
Read moreThe Difference in Reconciliation and Forgiveness The act of forgiveness doesn’t always lead to reconciliation and vice versa. One isn’t necessarily dependent on the other. You can forgive without having any thoughts about restoring a relationship, and you can reconcile and “agree to disagree” without forgiving the other person. You…
Read moreThe Magic of Deliberate Practice Have you ever progressed more slowly than you’d prefer? You might feel that you’re putting in more time and effort than the next person, but you can’t seem to get ahead. Science suggests that the road to becoming an expert is found through deliberate practice.…
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Religion and Forgiveness Forgiveness is the central focus of many religions – Christianity, in particular. In most religions, forgiveness is practiced without expectations of justice or reconciliation or any apology on the part of the offender. Some religions also preach forgiveness of those who have passed on and therefore, can’t…
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Forgiveness Shows Strength of Character If you can forgive, you’re way ahead in strength of character. It takes courage and commitment to forgive and not seek revenge for every wrong done against you. Forgiveness is a virtue that deals with temperance – and temperance is the action we take against…
Read more[wpgfxm_contentbox width=”70%” bg_color=”#D3E5ED” b_color=”#D3E5ED” style=”solid” top=”3px” right=”3px” bottom=”3px” left=”3px” radius=”9px”]“I Forgive Myself For My Relationship Mistakes!“[/wpgfxm_contentbox] I forgive myself for my relationship mistakes. I let go of my errors with past relationships. I have learned what I can from my missteps and refuse to allow regrets to take up space…
Read more[wpgfxm_contentbox width=”70%” bg_color=”#D3E5ED” b_color=”#D3E5ED” style=”solid” top=”3px” right=”3px” bottom=”3px” left=”3px” radius=”9px”]“Offering Forgiveness Is A Worthwhile Feat!“[/wpgfxm_contentbox] Offering forgiveness is a worthwhile feat. Each day, I see the benefits of offering forgiveness to others. I see how it helps to put someone’s mind at ease. I know that granting my forgiveness to…
Read moreThe Power of Forgiveness You may have times when you’ve been hurt or feel angry toward someone close to you. They may have said something that devastated you or performed some behavior without thinking that triggered feelings of frustration and anger. And yet you still hope to include them in…
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