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Giving … Receiving
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Called to keep the faith …
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Forgiving yourself frees you to fly …
Tears ran down her face as she asked me, “How do I forgive myself?”
Forgiveness is a critical step toward a healthy life, and you can only take it after you’ve had the courage to face the truth. It’s easier to move on — just not in a positive direction — while you’re still lying to yourself about what you did or who’s to blame.
If lying to yourself seems far-fetched, consider a few facts:
~ Many people think it’s OK to tell a white lie.
~ Some think it’s OK to cheat a little on their taxes.
~ Some think what a partner doesn’t know won’t hurt him (or her).
You probably don’t blatantly deny your behavior, but there’s a good chance you justify some of it. And justification often implies trying to make something “wrong” less wrong. But is there really such a thing as less wrong? White lies and black lies? Innocent cheating and tainted cheating?
The truth has a way of catching up with us. And when it does, we are forced to deal with it. Running from the truth is exhausting. And it’s like running from a police officer; you can’t do it (except in the movies) without digging yourself into a deeper hole.… More
Deeper breath, deeper water, deeper you …
When we feel pain, we may instinctively cringe. It’s as though, we brace ourselves for it, almost holding our breath. I am learning to simply breathe, instead. I don’t want to dismiss the pain, or turn my back on it. But I want to breathe through it.
Because when I do, when you do, it feels different. It feels like I can breathe as big and as deep as I need to. It feels like I’m in charge! And the challenge–whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional–is less daunting.
When I jog, stretch, or even when I get a deep-tissue massage, I can breathe through the hurdle. I can release the pain, to let it “hurt so good.” If you’ve experienced this, you can relate. If you haven’t, maybe you’ll try it.
And then breathe through everything that might otherwise pose a threat, pain, or just a challenge. We breathe naturally. And 98% of all human brain activity is completely unconscious. Imagine what we can do, if we just give ourselves the freedom to expand and do it.
We’re not small. But sometimes we’re tempted to play small. Sometimes, we’re lured by the immediate gratification of a quick fix, or something we know we can do easily.… More
Replace lies with the truth …
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