Today’s forgiving journal is about love in different colors.
Well, I got my room set up today. One of the biggest parts of this for me was hanging my painting, “Love in Different Colors”. It’s made the trip across the country numerous times, and the message is near and dear to my heart.
So I hung it above a statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion. And after it was all done, I got scared. Like, “What am I doing? How long will I be here? Did I make a mistake?”
The thing is, I’m doing an amazing job. I am so courageous. I am taking wonderful steps to expand into my gifts, because I am letting my heart lead me and I am acting in faith.
Time for forgiving:
1 – Self-forgiveness: I forgive myself for judging myself for feeling scared to be here. I forgive myself for judging myself for not wanting to hold in the unknowing with what’s next. I forgive myself for judging myself for wanting to crawl into a hole because I feel alone right now.
2 – Letting Go: I let go of all this judgment into the grace that is with me every step of the way.
3 – Gratitude: I pause, breathe, and receive. Thank you for things like “Love in Different Colors” to remind me that all of this inside of me is love. And that I can and am loving it all.
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Another thing I did this weekend is to go on a hike with two dear friends. I almost cancelled, and I went anyway. It’s a way for me to connect and to discover more about what activities truly make my heart sing. And to step outside of my comfort zone, love, and be loved.
Thank you for hearing me. This was not the easiest blog post to write. I am going to my next level of compassion, seeing more faces of my inner self, and taking this time to say, “I hear you, and I love you.”
I love you. ❤
Love,
Debbie
forgivingconnects.com 
A truly wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your amazing insights and experiences.
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Thank you Lori, it’s so lovely to hear from you. ❤ Many blessings.
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That hike looks so good! Thank you for sharing. May God continue to bless you abundantly in every way.
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Anne, I so receive your blessings from Spirit. You have such a loving way of expressing and sharing your caring. Thank you. I love you.
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Another amazing and fulfilling post Debbie, you’re such a courageous and inspiring person! Thank you for being you and sharing your thoughts with us!
Have a lovely week 🙂
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Lisa, you are a sweetheart. Thank you for reading and for your comments – you touch my heart. And I love your blog! It’s fantastic. 🙂 Have a lovely week ahead. Blessings, Debbie
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Thank you so much. I am completely touched. ❤ Blessings to you, EttaD!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Love this Debbie. Stepping out of our comfort zone is never easy. You should feel so proud. Wishing you peace and contentment my friend xo
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Oh Miriam, thanks. Something about your presence makes me relax, I just felt my shoulders drop to their more peaceful spot 🙂 Maybe it’s the loving behind and within your words. Blessings, my friend.
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Oh, what a lovely thing to say and I’m so glad you feel that way Debbie. May you stay relaxed and at peace as you go about your day. Hugs and blessings back xo
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Thank you for sharing your heart – I’m so glad to read that you listened to your inner self and took the leap to spend time with loving friends, lately I find myself saying “yes” to life more and I’m amazed at the gifts I find waiting for me…here’s wishing you many more.
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Thank you so much. I love what you wrote, “Saying ‘yes’ to life”. That seems like such a key to love and to forgive. Many blessings, and so glad you are here.
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Thank you so much! I always learn so much more about both when I read your posts…
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I am so proud of you. Your self is a role model for others. Way to go!
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Oh Jennie, thank you so much. This post was uncomfortable to write. I’m so grateful for being real with myself – it’s a key to forgiveness, at least for me. Blessings, Jennie!
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You are welcome! Have a wonderful day!
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I appreciate your courage and honesty in sharing, “What am I doing? How long will I be here? Did I make a mistake?”
Any time we step outside of our comfort zone our brain has doubts. It is always wonderful to hear about another’s process of growing. I am cheering you on from afar.
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Ali, thank you! I appreciate your cheerleading — makes me smile 🙂 When I wrote those questions, it helped me to come very present to what was going on inside of me. It’s such a powerful key of awareness for me, asking questions and being as real as I can. Thanks for your insightful comments. Many, many blessings — Debbie
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Thanks for your honest post Debbie– it’s always an adjustment in a new situation like yours, questions and learning to be in a new place. Your hike looked awesome– we are big hikers in our family. take care friend… xo
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Thank you so much, Rhonda. Yes, it’s always an adjustment, and your reminder made me smile and receive your loving. I appreciate that! Many blessings, and many great hikes your way my friend 🙂
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Pray you’ll find God’s best for you ahead dear Debbie… xo
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Thank you so much for sharing and remind us that we need to forgive ourselves ,let go of all things that we keep inside and make us unconscious harm or is keeping us to move forward ,and for the last being grateful for what ever is our todays life . ❤ I should open a forgiveness journal . Thank you so much for the inspiration and love that you shared with this post . Many hugs darling 🙂
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Oh Gabrielle you are so welcome. That is a fantastic idea, to start your own forgiveness journal. Sending many smiles to that, and to YOU. So glad to meet you. ❤ Blessings
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Forgive, let go and be grateful ❤
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Oh Gabrielle, that is wonderful! Thank you, I am touched. Many blessings, what a great thing to do. 🙂
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Another inspiring post Debbie, thank you. It’s so important to do what makes our heart sing. Blessings 🙂
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You said it, Judith!! Blessings to you too 🙂 And lots of self-love and forgiveness.
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Just told another blogger this: There are no mistakes. You are always right where you’re supposed to be.
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So true, K E. I just wrote an outline for an evening on gratitude, and I asked, “What if everything is for you?” 🙂 Blessings, my friend. Thanks!
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How great is your post
thnak you so much for sharing insights and experiences in your blog
kisses back to you
Anita
https://femmeetinfos.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much, Anita! This completely touched my heart. 🙂 Blessings to you and more kisses, Debbie
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you are welcome
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Go Girl! You’re stretching your boundaries and will ‘break through’ to reach a new level… it takes time! xx
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Aww thank you Wendy. You bring such a perspective of empathy and compassion. So glad you are here with my blog. 😊
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And vice versa Debbie.. your comments always lift my spirit too! x
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