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- Infidelity: Rebuilding Your Marriage After Your Spouse Cheats - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferLet's face it, infidelity causes deep personal pain, but your spouse's affair doesn't have to mean the end of your marriage. In fact, I hope the information I share with you here will help you save your marriage and help you rebuild the trust you need to fully recover from this painful ...
Views: 1608 - My Last Confession - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Lisa BonniceI was raised Catholic, but left the Church long ago. It made me feel bad about myself, because of a misfortune at birth—I was born a girl. My parents both went to parochial schools and my dad went to a Jesuit college. I managed to dodge that bullet (it was too expensive for them to send four ...
Views: 1606 - Seeking Reconciliation – A Conflict Management Strategy! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Alberta FredricksenTherefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. (Matthew: 5:23-25) Managing conflict sometimes means ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - How to Stop Being Angry With Someone - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Janet PfeifferI find it amusing that very often when I'm scheduled to do a radio show or present a lecture I'm speaking on a subject matter that reflects a lesson I need reminded of. Today's show is no exception. I'm one who is slow to anger and quick to forgive. However, occasionally I find myself trapped in ...
Views: 1602 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchYears ago, Juliette divorced her husband. She felt hurt by the experience and wanted revenge. To make matters worse, during the divorce, he came to her home and took a diamond necklace that was hers. She had a lien put against his car, which she had also paid for. A year after the divorce was ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Learning Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Tina TessinaLearning to forgive those who hurt us is an essential life skill, because it helps develop inner maturity, frees us from emotional bondage to the other person, and helps us develop the power to move on. Forgiveness begins with learning to forgive yourself for any damage you may ...
Views: 1598 - Be willing to Forgive Self - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierBe willing to forgive self. Willingness is the first step in forgiving ourselves. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we continue to heal our past and move forward in our new life. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to ...
Views: 1597 - A Look Into Some of The Famous Church Logo Designs - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Beverly HoustonAre you a member of the church ministry? Want to get a logo done? Have you ever looked on some of the finest church logo around the globe? If you are positive then first get some knowledge about this small graphical representation, these small piece of art can speak volume about your ...
Views: 1595 - Couples: Here's How To Argue - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Bob LancerWhile couples argue, they fight against their love. They relate with one another as adversaries, turning passionate loving into passionate loathing. And yet, while it involves sorrow and pain, even the most heated shouting matches can serve as a healthy and necessary catharsis for the ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - Instant Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Natacha CannNo matter how badly someone hurts you, it is beneficial to forgive the offense instantly. I have a friend, who I will call Pat, who owns her own business,. Pat just had a very bad experience with one of her female employees and had to fire the woman. Pat mentored her for the past seven ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - "Remove The Occupation From Your Mind" ~ Interview with Alison Ramer by Pat Crosby - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Pat CrosbySocial Healing ~ "This Takes Work" ~ One Person at a Time We caught Alison Ramer enroute to Jerusalem, just after an explosion rocked the city there. She shares her hopes, dreams, and visions that give her the stamina to go back to the war zone and continue the fight for peace, justice, ...
Views: 1588 - What is Trust Made of? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Julia KingWhat is Trust Made of? What is Trust? How does someone earn your trust? What happens once it’s broken? Do you trust yourself? There are many definitions for the word trust but to me it means that, “I can have faith that you will do what you say you will do, when you say you are doing it. ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Who Needs Wisdom? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Wayne KehlThis is my favourite definition of wisdom: “Good sense; the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments based on personal knowledge and experience." Note that good sense requires personal knowledge and experience in order to be effective. Wisdom cannot grow and flourish in isolation. ...
Views: 1587 - Healing from Infidelity - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Steve CohnHealing from infidelity might seem like an intimidating undertaking or even impossible. However, with professional support from a Relationship Specialist, nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, the road to recovery is both demanding and long. And yes, setbacks are to be expected along the ...
Views: 1584 - How to Stay Happily Married - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Kara OhWill Smith was interviewed a while back and he talked about his reason for his successful marriage. He said there is no way that there won’t be really hard times in any marriage. If divorce is an option, then eventually, something will be difficult enough to bring down a marriage. For Will and ...
Views: 1579(3 votes) - Is My Ex Over Me - Signs Your Ex Isn't Over You - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldIs my ex over me; Experiencing a break up does not have to be the end of the world. It also does not mean it has to be the end of your relationship either. Many times a break up will help a person to realize just how much they loved the person they were with and what a great relationship they ...
Views: 1579 - What Are You For Giving? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.There are many sayings that remind us that what you give is what you get. For instance, what goes around, comes around captures the idea that what we give is what we will receive. For some this is the idea of Karma, and for others it is the essence of the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would ...
Views: 1577 - Forgiveness Releases Stress - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Gerry MartinLife is a mixture of give and take. And sometimes when we get the short end, the natural reaction is to feel emotionally wounded and angry. A multitude of medical research has found that forgiveness reduces chronic stress and protects our health from a myriad of serious problems. For ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - The Greatest Gift of All: Hope - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Noelle NelsonIt’s been a rough year for many of us. Our country, as well as many others across the globe, has been ravaged by fierce political and social divides, unprecedented mass violence, and natural disasters from fires to hurricanes with the unfortunate promise of more to come. As the Holidays roll ...
Views: 1571 - An Odyssey from Resentment to Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comResentment is like quicksand…it really sucks! It pulls us in and holds us down, and we become stuck in our own self-imposed suffering. Forgiveness offers freedom from that suffering, but getting to forgiveness can sometimes feel like an arduous odyssey. Our defensive egos hang onto wrongs with ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Janet PfeifferForgiveness is oftentimes misunderstood and difficult to put into action. For some, when another offends or betrays them, moving beyond the anger and the need to get even can feel impossible. Forgiveness is a conscious choice to let go of all anger, pain, bitterness, and negative feelings ...
Views: 1566 - Christmas All Year Long - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Wayne KehlI will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." ~ Charles Dickens (1812-1870), English author. From 'A Christmas Carol'. I was quite taken by this quote from Charles Dickens. This line from “A Christmas Carol” reminds us of the fact that for most people, the true ...
Views: 1564 - Get to the Heart of Your Apology: Speak to the Hurt! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Noelle NelsonThe dog ate the cord to your laptop battery, which fortunately wasn’t plugged in at the time--who knows how many volts run through those things, your dog could have been twitching for hours--but meanwhile, you’re without your computer. You have an important presentation at work in a couple of ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Get Your Girlfriend Back - New Discovery Reveals How - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Josh TuttleIn order to get your girlfriend back you must appreciate what she wants. Women often contradict what they like and what they are attracted to. They suppose that having a nice guy with a great sense of humor who loves them is what they want. However, this “nice guy” ordinarily ends up just being ...
Views: 1562 - New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Kathryn WheatUndeserved Forgiveness. Wow, those 2 words together are powerful! I believe that God grants us undeserved forgiveness and that, in turn, we are meant to allow the same for others. Actually doing it .…..well that’s the hard part. As a Christian, I know and believe that it’s possible to ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Do you want your ex back? Consider these things before taking any step - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Emma LawsonIt’s heartbreaking. It’s devastating. It brings the whole world down and you see your dreams crumbling into pieces. Yes, we are talking about the breakup and its effect on people. If the relationship has been a long one and you had gotten too close, the breakup hurts more. Most people in such ...
Views: 1559 - Discovering Secret Ideas To Come Up With A Beauty Salon Logo Design - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Beverly HoustonStealing ideas from one person is plagiarism stealing from many is research The above quote is so true but can you claim that the place you took idea from is not plagiarized as well? It is said that nothing is original is this world that is every creative idea is inspired from another ...
Views: 1558 - How to Forgive a Spouse for Cheating - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lisa Penn-JamesYou’ve been betrayed. The person that’s supposed to be your best friend, the one you trusted most, has lied to you, cheated on you and shattered your life as you know it – leaving you angry, shocked, afraid and with no self confidence what so ever. It’s a horrible feeling. The foundation of your ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Forgive You - How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend To Forgive You And Give You A Second Chance - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow to make your ex boyfriend forgive you; Have you been thinking of ways to get your ex back together with you? Many people have gone through the same thought process at some period of their lives. Many people simply get over the break up and move on with their lives, never knowing if they ...
Views: 1555 - What Truly Sets You Free - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Eve RojasI wish all of you a Happy Easter. Jesus was a gift to all who walk the face of the earth because God knew we would be unable to save ourselves from doing wrong. As humans it is inevitable that we would err in some way and we have in many – gluttony, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth and pride. At ...
Views: 1554 - Shedding Negativity - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Tanya Ragbeer“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you’re riding through the ruts, don’t you complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” ~ Bob Marley “Blame no one. Forgive yourself and others. ...
Views: 1553 - Moving 4ward - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Jhoan GabrielRecently, some friends are hanging around confiding to me issues about break ups, make ups, and some were asking if their relationship is worth pursuing. I came to a point doubting myself if I were in the position to handle their ques and give them advise since I had just gone through a major ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Forgiving Self - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiving self is a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we enter our new beginnings in the year 2013. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all ...
Views: 1549(3 votes) - Do You Like to Hold Grudges - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen someone does us wrong, we want to get even and let the world know about the evil side of that person. While you may be right in feeling upset or hurt about the bad behavior of others, I believe our Heavenly Father would prefer for us to swallow our pride and turn the other cheek. Be the ...
Views: 1546 - Forgiveness: The Most Powerful Healing Tool Of All - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Ana HolubWhat is Forgiveness? What do you mean when you say the word "forgiveness"? For me, it means surrender, letting go, allowing, and acceptance. Acceptance of what is, of what has been, and acceptance of ourselves just the way we are. Forgiveness means that we choose to love LOVE more than we ...
Views: 1546 - Forgiveness: Words to Encourage You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Janice Brooks,Have you ever had a moment that you needed to be forgiven? I have had many along the way. There is something healing within that process, when it is genuinely given or received. Forgiveness is not forgiveness if we seek it or gives it from a negative place, or to show we are better than, or ...
Views: 1543(3 votes) - To Develop Gratitude Be a Thermostat Not a Thermometer - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Michael MantellHere’s the wisest elixir of happiness—gratitude. That’s right, gratitude will fill your storehouse of happiness. What’s this have to do with health and fitness? Plenty. You see the study of positive psychology, specifically the work of Sonja Lyubomirsky in her book, “The How of Happiness,” ...
Views: 1543 - Get Your Boyfriend Back - New Discovery Reveals How - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Josh TuttleThe first place to start off to get your boyfriend back is to know what men want. Men typically don’t express their feelings and emotions making it tough for a woman to understand what they want. The predisposition for a man is to bottle up things adding to the challenge of resolving issues ...
Views: 1542 - How to Get Your Ex Wife Back - 3 Steps to Get Her Back into Your Arms Once Again - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Simone BrownSo you messed up and find yourself losing your marriage. Nonetheless, realize that nearly all of shattered relationships can be repaired if you are prepared to put a real effort into it and here's the first essential three steps. When a marriage ends, not only does it shatter two lives but ...
Views: 1542 - Jealousy - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When jealousy rears its nasty head, it is not a good thing. It’s not fun, but it does go to show you how many levels there are in this life. When someone looks a certain way, maybe you use to look like that, or you want to look like that. It should be motivational if you don’t look like the way ...
Views: 1538 - Moving on: Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Best CatcherMoving On: How to Forgive Someone Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for happiness, health and peace. Forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always remain a part of your life, but forgiveness can lessen ...
Views: 1537 - Forgiveness is a Spiritual Necessity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Theodore Henderson“Without forgiveness, there’s no future” - Desmond Tutu We must forgive the people who’ve hurt us and it has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not they deserve forgiveness. They most likely don’t deserve forgiveness, but we don’t deserve it either. So if forgiveness isn’t ...
Views: 1536 - A Simple Act of Fogiveness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Cory KempFour Amish girls were buried on a hill in Nickel Mine, Pennsylvania, this morning. Charles Carl Roberts IV, the shooter who invaded their schoolhouse, took their lives and shattered their community's private world, took his own life as well. Roberts' wife and three children live nearby. Two ...
Views: 1535 - From Struggling to Solving - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaHealthy relationships are built on a foundation, or infrastructure, of clear thinking, problem solving, and mutual support. Any willing couple can learn to build a happy relationship, if they stop reacting and learn to respond thoughtfully. As an individual you have ideas and beliefs about how ...
Views: 1535 - How to Forgive and Forget - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Susan LiddyWe have all heard the phrase, “Forgive and forget,” but how easy is it do either of those things? If only we could forget… maybe it wouldn’t be so hard to forgive. And sometimes we’ll offer someone our forgiveness… but the truth is that the scar of their unkind words or deeds remains. How do ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Make a list of your grievances - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundStart by listing the judgments that you hold against the person you have in mind. And be honest, very honest. The more real you are with yourself, the better this will be. It’s best if you can write it out, on a piece of paper, because then you’ll have the physical evidence of all that your ego ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Reduce Stress Today thru Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsForgiveness is often a hard thing for people to grant to others. For some reason, it’s easier to hold onto a grudge. Perhaps it’s because granting forgiveness means letting go of hurt and pain. Perhaps it’s because holding onto the story of how you were wronged is what empowers you. Maybe it’s ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Are you taking it Personally? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Steve DahlAs with any relationship, it's nice to apply one of the 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz; "Don't take anything personally". No matter what anyone says or does, no matter how personal it seems it really has nothing to do with you. It is just the other individual trying to work through the stories ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - How To Know When To Let Go, And How - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from David SamuelHow do you know when to let go, in business or personal situations in life. This is a very difficult question, but one that is vital to living a life that continuously moves forward. Afterall this planet is moving through space at 1,350,000 miles an hour, so we may as well keep moving also, it ...
Views: 1533 - Love Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyI LOVE YOU - this sentence is very powerful... The Love Meditation opens the door to the Miracle. This is the one parts of Teraxlation method. Try it! Please, close your eyes and take a nice deep breath. Breath in, and breath out slowly…Relax…Every deep inhalation opens the way for the ...
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