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Betrayal is a common occurrence. Research shows that a large proportion of partners betray their “loved ones”. A person thinking that his/her partner is “unique”, “special” and “exceptional” might stop thinking it after finding the partner has been unfaithful. After all, he/she has become “just ... Views: 1492
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: 1490
We all experience pain in some form but not knowing how to move “Beyond the Pain,” may result in self-hate. Here are 5 ways you may be practicing self-hate without knowing it:
1. You believe everyone is against you. You cannot seem to accept anyone who tries to show you love or care but allow ... Views: 1489
How 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: 1489
The past is far from the ideal place to set up residence, but I've been living in it for quite a while now. The past is a familiar neighborhood, and I am afraid it might be hard to leave, but leave it I must if I want to start actually living before an alarming death rattle comes up through my ... Views: 1488
Everyone who is experiencing a breakup with their ex should contemplate if a reunion is what is best for them. Occasionally, folks want to get back together with an ex before realizing that it's potentially not the best action to take. If you are currently considering this option, you should be ... Views: 1486
While we always have the choice to look to the positive, we have to acknowledge that life is not always a bed of roses. Things don’t always turn out the way we hoped or imagined they should, even if we’ve done absolutely everything right. We get let down, badly hurt, by people we love dearly, ... Views: 1484
Thirty years of marriage counseling and twenty-five years of a second marriage have convinced me that fights are not necessary in a marriage. Married couples need to have discussions, they need to solve problems, and sometimes they need to disagree, but they don’t need to squabble, argue, ... Views: 1483
I 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 ... Views: 1483
Edwin Markham (1852-1940) stated, “all that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own.”
This is now called the Law of Attraction. What a brilliant man Edwin Markham must have been. So if this statement reigns true then when we send love and light into the lives of others, this ... Views: 1483
When you show up with love in your heart, what is returned to you is pure love.
While I knew this piece of universal wisdom to be true, I never experienced it so profoundly as I did the other day. I flew to Miami to see my aging ailing Father. I have a good, although not very close, ... Views: 1481
Dear Dr. Romance,
I love reading your articles here and on Divine Caroline, and I always look forward to the new ones. I have a long time online friend. We have been friends for about three-four years, and I even felt I was in love with him for a while - and told him so. He said he ... Views: 1477
Forgiveness Strengthens The Capacity To Choose
The beauty of the New Year is already upon us! It ‘s the perfect time for personal reflection on the year’s ups and downs along with it’s challenges and triumphs. It’s an opportunity to affirm what went well and feel grateful for that. Perhaps ... Views: 1477
As you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need.
Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships.
To start off with, there is something ... Views: 1476
Conflict is tough for most people. We don’t like it. It threatens us and makes us feel bad. Makes us feel defensive. But we can feel a whole lot better about fighting if we have rules to guide us.
When the same rules apply to both you and your partner, you have something you both can depend ... Views: 1475
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you might have seen my post:
"Note to woman blabbing in the corner of Starbucks: The expiration date on blaming you parents for your misfortune is long past."
If you know me at all, you know I'm an observer of the human spirit and the human ... Views: 1475
We all have experiences that are deeply painful or frighten us. Some feel anguish from loved ones; others from a stranger. Some people feel taken advantage of in their most vulnerable states, while others experience violent assault. Some have had the intensity of a single trauma while others ... Views: 1471
By Guy Finley
It is impossible to change the relationship we have with the world around us without changing the relationship we have within ourselves. This is the secret teaching of the ages.
Our task, if we want to be free human beings -- if we want a life in which we no longer carry ... Views: 1470
What if we have more control over peace and conflict than we realise? I believe that we, as a species, have a very good knack for "talking the talk" but not so much "walking the walk". We can affect the world's dynamic and rhythm so easily through our words and actions. You'd think we'd be more ... Views: 1470
To be honest, we are all worried when it comes to giving our trust to someone. No one knows if the other person is worthy of it and so many times it happens that they’re really not. Once someone plays our trust, we don’t give it away so easily anymore.
But to the person who stole our heart, ... Views: 1469
Second Chances. The title sounds like you screwed up on the first try and are graced with another shot. The trick is to not give that first experience any more credit than it deserves. I have made plenty of mistakes as a daughter, woman, mother, and wife. If I wore my flaws like a medallion I ... Views: 1468
“The spiritual path is a process of clearing away everything that is not you, clearing away the blocks to love.”
Sharon Gardner, Unfolding Journey
There are times in each of our lives when we throw up our hands and ask why me? Many get bogged down in frustration, anger, and blaming of ... Views: 1468
Everyone knows one of THOSE PEOPLE; someone whose language patterns are so negative that you wonder if anyone can help them out of their “self-imposed messes” that they have created. I get those too, not a lot of them, but occasionally.
I have a client that for a while now; I’ve been ... Views: 1467
Most times handling your reaction is just about the most unnatural thing that you can do. It can be done however with a lot of practice and patience. Once you master getting over the urge to react you can win every emotional battle that you will have to go through in life. ... Views: 1466
During these times of great change, it seems that every day brings another opportunity to learn from the painful challenges that come our way. In some cases several lessons are learned through the same challenge. Such has been the case with the passing of my father and the circumstances ... Views: 1465
No matter who you are or what you do – at some point you’re likely to run into someone who makes it their life’s work to be negative! It may be someone in your professional or social circle, perhaps someone who is critical, depressing or just has a dark outlook about life in general or a ... Views: 1464
One of the most difficult scriptures to apply in our lives is Jesus’ teaching on “turning the other cheek” when somebody attacks us or insults us. For many of us (including yours truly) our first reaction to an attack is to defend ourselves. In fact, when it comes to dealing with a perceived ... Views: 1464
You have been invited to participate in a wondrous dance with the Divine! You chose the pace, the tempo, the direction and the form. The Divine supplies the very substance of creation to and through you for this creative dance. It is ongoing, ever-evolving dance of creation with the Master ... Views: 1464
To really love a woman is to give her your complete trust. I love the line in Bryan Adams’ song, “… and when you find yourself lying helpless in her arms, you know you really love a woman.” To lay helpless in her arms, you need to give up control and be vulnerable. You need to trust that she ... Views: 1462
So, you want to know how to get your ex-boyfriend back. I understand. I've been in your shoes before and I know how bad breakups can hurt. I realize that it's of little comfort to you now, but do know that things will get better whether you get him back or not.
I would be lying if I said ... Views: 1462
THE ROAD TO GLOBAL PEACE
In the light of the current state of the world, here are a few personal thoughts that may be of interest, based on the "rather miraculous" transformation of South Africa. From one time "pariah" apartheid state wracked by violence and conflict... to a relatively ... Views: 1458
As a professional mediator I have seen the power of the apology first hand. Practicing the 12-Step directive to "make a list of all persons we have harmed, become willing to make amends to them all, and make direct amends wherever possible" may be one of the best life practices you can ... Views: 1458
Have you ever wondered how best to teach your children about love, forgiveness, faith, hope, intuition, or peace? What about attraction, appreciation and power? Or have you tried to discuss the Source, the Journey, and the Universal Mind? And what about visualizations and affirmations? These ... Views: 1458
My appreciation for the gift of EFT is enormous. I've been using it in my practice for about 4 years mostly over the phone and on myself and I've yet to see a condition that it cannot relieve.
While relief of pain and suffering and even major increases in peace and happiness are pretty much a ... Views: 1457
Mother's Day is just around the corner. This is a time of family gatherings to celebrate mothers. Family traditions of cookouts, picnics and dining out are fairly common. It goes without saying; mothers play a very important role in our lives. Many articles and books have been written about ... Views: 1456
Everyday we have an opportunity to get offended. People are humans and they will do and say things that will make you very angry. Knowing how important an issue is will determine how upset a person can make you.
People that are the closest to us can hurt and wound us the most. Learning to ... Views: 1456
When we allow a past disappointment or betrayal to linger in our minds and bodies, we pay a price. Anger, guilt, hatred, resentment, bitterness, and despair can lead to disruptive relationships, emotional illness, physical disease and less enjoyment in life. When someone says, “I cannot forgive ... Views: 1455
Is there a sense of failure of some kind? Are you concerned about your image; what will people think? Do you feel betrayed or victimized? These things bring superficial value or justification to hold resentment in our hearts. Our egos will appear to support our guarded reasons for not ... Views: 1454
A dream of relationships imaging co-creating from the pure “seed” of love. Surrounded and supported through hopes and dreams working through the imagination to allow the Space of love, from the pure intent of all that Love is and what Love is to teach you. You see you create to see, feel and ... Views: 1453
Do you find yourself arguing more and more? Would you like to turn your arguing into communicating? Here are 5 tips to help you out.
1. First and foremost, build your relationship with God. When your relationship with God is strong, very little can cause conflict in your life.
2. ... Views: 1451
Let’s face some facts. We have made tremendous progress in reducing the torments of discrimination and isolation and oppression as results of racism. However, there is still a very long way to go. We are still imprisoned more often, less well educated, dying faster, more underemployed, more ... Views: 1449
The deeper I go into forgiveness...in the ecstatic, radical sense of the word...the more I see that its invitation is surrender. Forgiveness is the golden door, the way past all fear and grief, and an entry into life beyond dictatorship of the ego.
What is radical about radical forgiveness? ... Views: 1448
Relationships and addiction are different in regards to the environments in which they thrive. Transparency and trust form a firm foundation for the future of two people making a go of it in this world. Addiction thrives in the shadows, where it can remain hidden from the light of day. Often ... Views: 1443
Revenge is a confession of pain.”
Today it is hard to think of much else. The news that Osama Bin Laden was dead arrived last night, and I wasn’t alone in my shock. It is news I thought would never arrive.
We all remember 9/11 and where we were that day. None of us was alone in our grief ... Views: 1442
Where the law is concerned, there's a certain level of integrity and ethics that is required. For paralegals, it's important to remember that while you don't personally represent the client, you are still handling their property, careers, personal freedom and their livelihood.
Adherence to ... Views: 1442
Sometimes it seems impossible to shake a feeling. Perhaps, it’s a feeling of dread or something missing, which makes us feel off-balance or slightly funky. We may look outside of us for the answer.
The answer is actually within us, which should be a relief. Either our emotional state is ... Views: 1442
Colors do not have a tongue to speak, ear to listen, nose to smell and eyes to watch. Still, they are the best communicators for whatever medium they are used for. Be it a car, purse, clothes etc. Ask yourself, what do you prefer in summer? Obviously you would opt for wearing light colored ... Views: 1441
Many people complain that their parents did things to them as a child which have negatively effected them emotionally as an adult. These emotional issues are based on the memories. The memories are real, but the reality today is that the problem is in fact just memories.
The problem is not ... Views: 1437
Summer blockbusters are full of Masters of the Universe—Superheroes/heroines, Emperors and Kings—in righteous battle. And, when someone storms your castle – be that of your thoughts, your actions, your behavior—don’t you defend it with all your might? “You’re wrong!” “You messed up, not me!” “I ... Views: 1435
My friend, and media coach, Shawne Duperon is an expert at helping people refine their message, manage their fear, and get more publicity. Shawne says “People do business with people they like. People buy from people they like. People talk about people and services they like. People post and tag ... Views: 1434