Today’s forgiving journal is about second chances to make peace with myself.
I am aware that I push myself very fast and hard.
I keep trying to write more to explain what I mean by that, and nothing is sounding quite right. So suffice it to say that I am doing a new beginning right now!!
My little girl inside is giving me a clear image of her face. I was very cute when I was that young, and I had a lot of openness to loving and to sharing it. And to joy.
Something happened where I shut that down, and I want to take the time right here and now to acknowledge that little one. Debbie, you are so beautiful, and you are safe inside of me to express your loving.
God, I encourage myself to forgive. To deeply, deeply forgive. I usually do forgiving statements, and this time, I’m going to take a pause right now to write a message to my inner child:
I love you. You are glorious to me. I am your best friend, and I am here for you in all ways, each moment – each step – each second of every day and night. You are my sunshine, and I am so honored for the opportunity to nourish you with love and to take care of myself so that I can truly give to others. I give you a big hug and want you to know that you can always talk to me. I forgive myself for ever doing it differently. You have my word to keep learning how to care for you and love you. Let’s have some fun! 🙂 Every day is your day to Soar.
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I’d like to invite you to join me today in forgiving however that lines up for you. It could be something as simple as giving yourself a hug! Or posting a poem or photo or video that inspires you to forgive. Or something entirely different!
However you do it, I encourage you to forgive yourself first… forgiveness starts within, from my best experience of it.
I love you.
Love,
Debbie
ps: this is my second contribution to Frank’s photo challenge for the week, Nostalgia. Frank, I got inspired. 🙂
This is so beautiful Debbie. We’re all born pure and in total innocence and then somehow life scars us. But that purity is still inside us. Inside you. Wishing you a peaceful happy weekend. Hugs to you xo
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Oh Miriam, hugs to you too. Thank you. When you write on my blog, my little one inside gets such a nurturing hug 🙂 I appreciate that and love and value your presence. Many blessings, Debbie
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Really Nice, Debbie.
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Jennie, thank you. ❤ It came from my heart. Reminds me of all the good work you do as a teacher and how you enrich the lives of those kids. Many blessings and love to you ~Debbie
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Aww…that is so nice. Yes, it knew it was from your heart ❤. Best to you!
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I hope you know how marvelous this is. Thank you for sharing.
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Manuel, thank you so much. This comment touched my heart. ❤ Blessings!
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Don’t mention it, it is my pleasure. Stay amazing
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I love that! It is so important for all of us to see ourselves as God sees us. And forgive ourselves as God forgives us. When we don’t, we see to think that Jesus did not pay enough of a price for us. And when I think of that, it saddens me deeply. Thank you for sharing!
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So beautiful how you bring in the presence of the Divine ❤ You have such a shining love about you. Many blessings your way, and thank you ~Debbie
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And thank you! I am having so much fun in this blogosphere. Really never thought it would be like this!
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HI Debbie– good exercise, remembering that sweet girl you once were. We all need to bring a bit of that girl back. Love your thoughts and how you share them… Blessings. xo
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Rhonda, thank you. ❤ You are such a sweetheart. Your blog often brings out the little girl in me (especially your yummy recipes and photos of your grandkids). Many blessings and thanks again for the sweet comment. Love, Debbie xo
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Hugs Debbie to the big and little girl in you! xo
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Many blessings of joy and grace to you and the beautiful little one within you.
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Thank you so much, Beloved Anne. Right back to you my friend. Abundant peace and blessings your way. 🙂 My little one inside blows you a big KISS. ~Debbie
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Debbie, this is powerful and amazing! We all need to forgive ourselves and nurture our inner child! I love the picture of you holding your photo of you as a child! Many blessings to you❤
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Mary you said it. Thank you ❤ I got the loving and caring from your reply here … and I am so touched. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend! Love your blog, aptly named too. ~Debbie Blessings!
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Thank you for stopping by, Debbie. You enjoy the weekend too! Blessings💗
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You bring to me exactly what I can use 🙂 Thank you for sharing your beautiful letter to your inner child. Beautiful and sweetness to the fullest!
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Wow, thank you for sharing this. I’m so enjoying your experience and expression of your loving and compassion. Many blessings to you and glad to share this path of forgiveness with such wonderful bloggers. 🙂 🙂 Love, Debbie
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With all my pleasure and Love! In gratitude to be part of your path of forgiveness!
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Happy Sunday ❤
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Oh Simona you too. Much love to you ❤ You brighten my day.
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Thank you, Debbie, for showing me how to heal ❤ This is such a beautiful example of healing, and I acknowledge the courage it takes to share this with all of us ❤
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Thank you for saying that – it came at perfect timing. Giving you a big virtual hug ❤
I am so glad you're here. Appreciate you greatly. ~Debbie
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Beautiful!
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K E, thank you. That means so much, coming from you.
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It is so lovely how these images help to connect you and remind you of the beautiful child within – I hope you keep these wonderful photographs in a frame or a special place where you can connect with them daily xxx
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Oh Xenia, I am so touched. Thank you for your caring and compassion. It made my day. Big virtual hugs to you (and to those beautiful dogs ❤ ) ~Love, Debbie
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Thank you Debbie and big hugs from all of us here 💖🐾🐾
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Beautiful little girl and now a beautiful woman. Lovely post 🙂
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Oh Judith — thank you. This touched my heart. Takes one to know one. You are magnificent. ❤
Loving your way, Debbie
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Beautiful Debbie… How wonderful to take the time out to ‘forgive yourself’.. I’m giving myself that hug! Love those VERY cute photo’s of you when you were young too.. xx
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So glad you enjoyed it and are taking time out for yourself for a big hug! I’m giving you a virtual hug too 🙂 🙂 Many blessings, Debbie Thank you for your loving presence!
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And I accept that hug with love and grace and return it with love to you! x
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I love all your posts Debbie but this one is very special. I needed to read it. Blessings and hugs to you. 😇😇😇
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Oh, Brigid, I am so glad it was of value to you. Came directly from my loving, best I know! Thank you, thank you for the blessings and hugs. Right back to you. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Debbie xoxo
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I want to reach through the screen and hug you. Best I can do (((((((((DEBBIE)))))))))) ❤
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Aww Nikki!!! Thank you. I got your hug!! Right back to you my friend. I love you, Nikki 🌼
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