Today’s forgiving journal is about loving one another.
One of the things I am present to is that we are all going through this life together. We all struggle, we all cry, we all laugh and celebrate wins, we all experience loss, and joy, and etcetera. To me, there is a solace and a tremendous gift in knowing that I am walking with us all, that no matter how dark sometimes things seem, someone else has been there too.
When we share together about forgiveness, it’s a way to connect, to remind each other that we are in this path of learning together, and that we can care for one another. Today, I have two sharings on forgiveness for you as an illustration.
The first is from a fellow blogger, Chinwe Bode-Akinwande. This is what she has to say about forgiving:
“I define forgiveness as the act of releasing my self from the prison of hurt and conscious decision to let go of everything and everyone that has made me not feel good . Of course with the grace that can only but come from God.
I have gone through certain things in life that I consciously subscribed to God to let me forgive and be free.”
Chinwe, thank you!! Your sharing is a blessing and opened my heart, and I love you.
Beautiful post. It’s true, we’re all in this together, the good and the bad. Thanks for sharing Debbie. Hugs xo
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Thanks Miriam. We all uplift one another too I think. I am learning a lot about this. Many blessings ❤
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Yes, we do all uplift, inspire and learn from each other Debbie. It’s a beautiful thing. xo
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Loving and forgiving are what makes us human. It’s good to know we often face similar joys and challenges with others. Thanks, Debbie.
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You got it, Robin. Thanks for your caring and compassionate presence. It touches my heart … like a virtual hug 🙂
Many smiles and blessings,
Debbie
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Debbie, this was a great post and something I needed to hear today. Thank you xo
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Oh Diane, you are so welcome! Thank you for your comments and sharing ❤ So glad that you are here, my friend xo
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Thanks, I’m glad, too!
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We are truly all One, and forgiving helps us to be aware of it. Blessings to you!
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Anne, I love how you write these wisdoms … your comments truly uplift me and this entire blog. Blessings. I love you Anne.
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Beautiful post. Love the bit where you say forgiveness makes space for other things. This is SO true. Thanks Debbie. 🙂 x
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OK Judith that is really weird. I just posted a quote from my spiritual mentor about this on our Forgiving Facebook group:
“There is no vacuum in these universes. The Spirit is everywhere. So when you relax a position and let it go, the Spirit, the Light, will fill that space. And when you are attuned to Spirit and are experiencing the love of Spirit, the negativity of others does not matter, and your own negativity does not matter.”
– John-Roger, D.S.S.
Blessings to you, Judith ❤
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That’s synchronicity for you !!! 🙂 Love the quote. Really resonates with me. Thank you. Blessings back 🙂
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Forgiving is great for the receiver and more so for yourself. It’s freeing. Thanks Debbie. 💕
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So true … thank you for saying that. It is freeing, isn’t it? I’ve heard other people say this. I experience the freedom sometimes and am still working on it! (Go, me)
Many blessings your way, thank you for being here. Your presence is a blessing.
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Aww. Thank you for your kind words. Much love and light your way!
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I really enjoyed this and it was so nice that Shlylah produced such wise words too! Have a great weekend.
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You have a wonderful weekend too! Wasn’t it neat that Shkylah was able to join us? It’s such a connected world, and I’m so grateful to keep my focus on the loving of it.
Many blessings…. so glad you are here.
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A very insightful and meaningful post Debbie. Forgiveness is a way to rid yourself of a the past burdens..
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Beautiful, Zee!! Thank you for sharing. Your presence puts a big smile on my face. Blessings.
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You’re most welcome. It was a pleasure to be here 😇
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When I was hurt by a person day after day for years, I almost forgot how it felt to be joyful. The anger, the feeling of being trapped was eating up my energy and peace. Only in forgiving, I found myself being relieved. My wounds were healed and my love for people returned. I could even care about the one who hurt me the most. Here is my reflection that I shared:
https://theshowersofblessing.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/mirror-pierce/
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Thank you for your visit and thank you for the follow. I shared my story in the previous comment. Will be back to visit soon.
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Sooo true togetherness and isnt it a beautiful feeling that we have support in gid , friends and family physically and virtually…
Beautitfuk heart warming piece
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Thank you Bella! I consider you a friend. Thank you for being here with me. Blessings from my heart to yours. ❤
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Aww Debbie thats sweet. I must WP community are so lovely. Your page us awesome and always food for thought. Regards bella
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Happy Sunday ❤
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And to you too Simona 💖
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This is wonderful Debbie! Both are excellent examples of how different (yet the same) we are. 😉 Love that video but you already know that. 🙂
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Oh Nikki thank you! So true 🙂
Yes I know you love the video. You’re such a sweetheart. It’s such a joy to share this path of forgiving with you!
Loving
Debbie
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Hey Debbie– you seem to be so very kind, nice, loving and gentle. It’s true– all that really matters in life is loving God and loving people. Thanks for your thoughts– always interesting!! hugs hugs!
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Oh thanks Rhonda!! I am so glad that you’re here. 🙂 The bottom line is the loving, isn’t it? Many blessings, and hugs to you too.
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