Today’s forgiving journal is about receiving the nurturing of love.
I went to go up to New Hampshire to visit my family today. This is in the midst of getting ready to move across the country.
I just knew I had to go …. I wanted to give them my love and to just connect with them before moving. God, I am so glad that I went.
I forgot how nurturing it is to be up here with my family. It feels like my Soul is drinking of the love we share.
Time for forgiving:
1 – Self-forgiveness: I forgive myself for judging myself for feeling like I receive too much. I forgive myself for judging myself as selfish if I want love.
2- Letting Go: I am just letting go of all these judgments about feeling self-centered into the Light. I am crying a little because this one feels deep. I give it to the biggest loving heart that I know, so that I may walk free.
3 – Gratitude: I am so grateful for choosing to come up here to see my family. I am grateful for the ability to receive and to give love. I am grateful for the big hearts of my family, and of myself.
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I feel like I’m rambling a little. And you know what? That is a part of loving communication … it’s not always linear or sensical, sometimes it feels so indescribable or silly. And you know what I get? It is always, always beauteous. And it is ok to receive love, that is a part of sharing.
I love you. Here is a photo of me after a night with my family.
Love,
Debbie
ps – this blog is my contribution for Dutch Goes The Photo’s Nature’s Beauty. Frank, today the beauty that nature created is me …. with love.
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Debbie, I’m glad you got to spend time with your family. I’m sure it will help you in your move to the West coast. I also liked how you describe that communication is not always linear or sensical. Sometimes it is what it is. Take care!
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Yep, exactly Robin! You take care too. Big smiles to you 🙂 So good to connect.
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Debbie, you’re radiating joy! Glad you had a great time with your family.
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I did, thank you! Funny, because I’m a minister in an alternative spiritual org, and the first line of my blessing is “Spirit places a blessing of great joy.” Smiles! 🙂
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You look so peaceful and grateful Debbie. So glad you got to enjoy time with your family. It’s what we all need, to feel connected and loved. xo
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So full of nurturing – what a blessed visit. Thank you for sharing this, Miriam. Your comments are like a visit with my family 🙂 Blessings xo
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Aw, what a beautiful thing to say Debbie. Hugs to you and happy November. xo
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Glad you had some time with your family – it is something we all need to remember to treasure while we can!
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Thank you, Emily! There’s a lot of love to treasure … and sending it your way ❤
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Spending time with family is always nourishing and relaxing to me…it’s like having your love tank refilled! It is obvious in your picture how much spending time with family makes you happy! Make it as often as you can!
Blessings to you and your family Debbie! 😊
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Thank you Nina! Blessings right back to you, friend. 🙂
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So lovely to read about your time with your family, I find it also so fulfilling! Thank you for sharing another lovely post with us Debbie! Have a great week! 🙂
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Thank you Lisa! You are such a sweetie. It is lovely to have you here. ❤ Have a great week, too.
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Debbie, thank you for another great post! You certainly look recharged and happy after your visit!
Frank
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It was wonderful, Frank. Thank you. I told my cousin’s 18 year old daughter about your blog and your weekly photo challenge. She thought it was cool 🙂
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Thank you! Always great to spread the word!
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Not rambling at all! I love your reminder that love is never too much and it is not selfish to want more of it …you are a kind loving soul, thank you.
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You are so welcome! This comment really made me smile. Thank you for being here, and so many blessings and kindness to you….Debbie
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Buon inizio mese Debbie ❤
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Debbie, wishing lots of happiness in your new home. You look great.
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I’m a New Hampshire girl…born and bred so this touched me from the get go. I’m so glad you feel nurtured and loved. I think this is a beautiful submission to the photo challenge. 🙂
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Oh thank you Nikki! I didn’t realize you were from New Hampshire. That is very cool. 🙂 I’m glad you like it, and that it touched you. Many blessings, and love.
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Hi Debbie– I’m sure your family was so happy for your visit– who do you have up in New Hampshire?? And was it beautiful this time of year?? Glad for your chance to make the tip
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—make the trip! hugs friend.
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Hugs to you too, Rhonda! My favorite cousin is near Portsmouth. She’s married, with three lovely kids and two dogs and a cat. They live in a renovated farmhouse, and it is so warm and cozy. I’m glad that I went. Important to do before coming back to LA. Hope you are wonderful! Blessings, Rhonda. 🙂
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That sounds like a great time together Debbie– a quiet respite before you launch in to your whole new life! Hope all’s going well…
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It is, thank you Rhonda! It would be fun to get together in CA once I arrive, if you’d like to. ❤ Blessings.
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Let’s give it a try Debbie… xo
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Another beautiful post!
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Thanks so much, Marie! Very glad it was valuable for you. Happy that you’re here. 🙂 ~Debbie
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🙂 ❤❤
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