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Going Home without Going There
For some of us, there remains no house of our childhood. Especially for those of us who grew up in rural areas, it’s quite possible that there is no longer a real town where there once was. Cities,...
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Three Good Reasons to Forgive
One of the reasons I tell the truth is that I don’t have a good enough memory to be a liar—too many details to get straight and fake storylines to keep in order. There’s a similar dynamic to forgiving...
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Four Hazards of Forgiveness
Spiritual vitality can be pretty dangerous. It makes life so open and unpredictable! For instance, you should keep these cautions in mind when you choose to forgive someone who wronged you. 1. Even if...
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Determine to practice forgiveness and move toward freedom. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGOOMr0-LPY
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When Is It Worthy of Forgiveness?
I will probably make some people angry with today’s post, but I will risk it, because there’s an aspect of forgiveness we usually don’t talk about. That is: what is truly worthy of forgiveness? What I...
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Emotional Triggers We Miss at Our Peril
In Monday’s post, I stated that it’s possible to be overly sensitive, that sometimes when I am offended, the problem is more with me than with the other person. This brings us to the topic of...
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Four Examples of False Forgiveness
Sometimes forgiveness . . . isn’t. Here’s what I mean. 1. I’m very sweet to you, but it’s all about my control. I keep saying, “Oh, it’s all right,” or “Let’s just forget about it,” but I never...
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Two Differences between Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Sometimes we hesitate to forgive because we think it must automatically include reconciliation. These are two separate processes, and one does not always lead to the other. 1. One person can forgive;...
View ArticleThe Best Way Forward, Whatever It Is
Today’s reflection is inspired by the work we’ve been doing in considering forgiveness and reconciliation. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_2yjuqGg6w Join us next week for our writing retreat.
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A Little Exercise for Recharging Your Spirit
You have my permission to do this. Really. No guilt whatsoever. Choose an activity that gives you joy and that feeds your soul. It can be anything—something you do alone or with friends, an activity...
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