Happy #ForgivingFridays everyone! Yay! This is an opportunity for you to share about forgiveness & post about it ANY DAY this week! See guidelines below. ❤ You can post whatever inspires YOU to forgive and choose love. Examples: take a photo, or a situation you’re not at peace with, or share a quote or write a poem like I did!
***This post is my contribution for The Daily Post’s Peek and Frank’s Challenge, Broken. Frank I got such a gift from this photography – a whole new vantage point to recognize the fullness. WOW!!***
Today’s Forgiving Fridays is Seeing Through the Eyes of Peace.
I’d like to write a poem for Forgiving Fridays. This poem is about seeing through the eyes of love…. Seeing that those places in ourselves that seem “broken” are actually beautiful and whole …. Realizing that they are giving us a peek into the great love that exists inside. I dedicate this poem to all of us – sometimes the things that seem most challenging offer the greatest opportunity to relax, let go, and see the many facets of our true nature.
Angel Kisses For Peace
Ah, it is one small step, from
“I am broken” oh no, I can’t even see to
“I am whole” it is cavernous, a deep, dark abyss
That cries out inside, “save me, Small ness engulfs
every aspect of this world, inside. I try, I try
to swim through, the ache, the deep dark trench that has no
END. And I breathe, because in the emptiness that is there,
Lies the good beast that is held, touched, in the arms of
the Angel who says,
“Who is the beast? Take out the last two letters, oh and also
the “a”, and all there is, is “be”. In “beast”.”
The love you seek, forgive and forget, it may
it may, and oh Beloved, it may elude you. Once may not
give the be-lieve that you are the – step – so one, more, beauteous,
time, step in and say, “I forgive.” There I am also.
~Deborah
Here are photos of my new plant (in my new apt 🙂 ). I cut back the stems so that it could grow. It may seem “broken” and what’s true is the branches are glorious examples of flourishing – with the help of an angel!
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I am grateful for all of you who contribute to Forgiving Fridays. I learn so much from you! Here are this week’s contributions:
Etta of Simply Etta D. gave us wonderful tips for gaining altitude and getting inspired to keep moving in the direction of our hearts – based on her gorgeous personal experience. Thank you Etta!
DeBorah of Roaming Urban Gypsy shared a beautiful photo collage of her ancestors and a post on happy scenes that can open our hearts to gratitude and coming to peace inside!
Gabrielle of Bone & Silver shared a profound post where she explored the true essence of love and practiced forgiveness, in response to an argument with her partner.
Frank of Poetry, Short Prose and Walking shared a haibun and reflections on the far-reaching events of kindness – kindness beyond counting or expecting anything in return. Beautiful.
Miriam of The Shower of Blessings wrote a gratitude poem on the plane J that is full of love and compassion and an exquisite experience of thankfulness.
Pragalbha of Infinite Living contributed such an authentic poem on looking for love and struggling with it. I opened to such compassion when I read it!
Xenia of Whippet Wisdom gave us a haiku – plus great photos of her dogs! – on being grateful for the little things when something unexpected happens. I learned a lot.
And in case you missed it from last week:
Stella of Giggles & Tales wrote an exquisite poem on the sacred act of loving another person and how giving can open us to the divine in life.
❤
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I’d like to end today with a forgiveness:
I forgive myself for judging myself as broken. I forgot to look at myself through the eyes of loving, and that I am held in peace every step of the way. ❤
And a quote for your day:
“Looking through the “eyes of a child”, what evidence (signs) of peace are present right now?” ~John-Roger
I love you.
Have an amazing week!
Love, Debbie
Here are the guidelines of #ForgivingFridays:
- Every day is Friday! Do a post today or anytime this week.
- Be creative – there’s LOTS of space for your expression! Write a poem, take a photo, post a quote, share your story … what opens your heart?
- Include #ForgivingFridays in your tags
- Create a pingback link to this post so I can find you.
- Have fun – you are awesome!!
Here’s the video I did reading the poem on peace ❤ :
Reblogged this on "Welcome To Cat Lyon's Reading & Writing Den" and commented:
Happy Forgiving Friday Everyone! Debbie’s Blog IS one of my Favorites on Fridays! So all my friends, readers, and visitors need to know TOO!
CAT
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CAT!!! Thank you so much for reblogging this post. I am so touched. I’m glad that it moved you, and feel free to contribute your own story, experience, creative expression, etc anytime. ❤ Your blog is lovely.
Blessings and thank you again – Debbie
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Hi Debbi, it is now the 2nd time in a week that I read “wise” words about pain in a blog. I usually suspect them because they are often uttered by people not knowing what this really means. So I ask also you: Do you know real pain, I mean a pain which makes you really crazy and paralyzes simply that you do no longer feel as a human being? A pain, that nobody can explain nor heal? I know this abyss very well, because cluster-headaches are following my life since 2001 periodically, this may happen each year, or every 2 or 3 years, than for a time period usually of 6 weeks each and every night severe and also multiple head-ache attacks robbing also my sleep. This is quite tough and also exhausting (mentally, physically as a whole). Even with a very good mind-set up this just means suffering in its deepest sense, and such “wise” words are sounding for me therefore just quite cynical and not very near to real life. Best wishes and a nice weekend # Ulli
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Ulli, first of all, thank you for posting this comment. As I read your words, I was touched and opened by your honesty. And the way you won’t settle inside for less than the truth. I relate to that very much.
I hear you. I really do. It sounds like the migraines are really an exhausting experience for you. I don’t have a magic answer to your question. I can share with you my own experience and what I know based on that.
I’ve worked through a number of challenging situations, Ulli. My mom was mentally ill and at some point murdered. My mom and dad got divorced when I was young. I had an eating disorder for years. I was sexually abused. All of these things happened, Ulli, and they are not who I am. What I am learning from them is exactly that – they are not who I am. I am learning how to love myself and to be rock solid in that love. Often just by showing up one more time and enduring to the end. And more and more, by observing myself from a higher place and asking for the learning. And forgiving the judgments inside.
I’ve sometimes tried to push down the pain, which doesn’t work. I’ve also dwelled in the pain, which doesn’t work either (I get stuck and I’m unhappy). What I do my best to do is approach it with the eyes of a child and ask myself, “What does love want me to know?” I also do my best to take each situation as an opportunity to learn, to grow, to care for myself, and to let go of any blocks in my mind or unconscious that may be contributing to the situation I find myself in.
Ulli, there’s more that I can say, and mainly, I just want to encourage you to trust your own wisdom – to do your best to take care of yourself – to observe what’s going on and ask if there’s a higher learning – and to ask for help when you need it. ❤ And to build a bridge to forgiveness inside.
I love that you are here. That you are so real. And that you read and respond to my blog Ulli. Thank you.
Contact me anytime.
Love and blessings,
Debbie
ps – I've been trying to find this quote about how we grow the strongest where the wounds are – and I can't find it!! I think it was ancient wisdom, if you remember it? Blessings.
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Thanks for another beautiful and uplifting post! Have a wonderful weekend.
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Oh, Emily, you got it! I love that you are here. 🙂 🙂 And thank you or a great Caturday. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Blessings — Debbie
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Thank you for sharing these lovely contributions Debbie and for your powerful poem – I can hear echoes of Hafiz and the ancients in there and it works really well ☺💖 xxx
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Wow, Xenia thank you for saying that! It’s an honor to have you see Hafiz through my poetry. I open my heart and just start writing. It’s healing and uplifting for me – and another approach to help me forgive.
I hope you and Elvor and Pearl have a beautiful week with a lot of fun and joyful runs / walks on the beach. 🙂 Thank you for your amazing poetry for Forgiving Fridays. It’s so moving to read what you post each way, and your writing opens me to peace. Blessings, Debbie
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Thank you Debbie, a wonderful new week to you too! :o) xxx
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Wise words and thanks for brightening my evening with this lovely post. We are all like plants without a bit of pruning (releasing excess baggage) we don’t grow.
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Awww Etta, thank you! Love that you got value and brightening your evening from this post. 🙂 🙂 🙂 I hope you had a beautiful weekend of letting go and opening to lots of grace.
And thank you for your consistency in contributing to Forgiving Fridays. Your presence adds so much! Blessings, Debbie
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Thank you for this generous space you create through your soothing post. And the compassion you extend in response to my poem. Thank you for all the profound contributions.
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Hi Debbie,
Here is my entry for this week. And that was so smart and thoughtful of you to share my last week’s post again. So today, I had to post promptly. I really appreciate your understanding. 🙂
That was a very wonderful post you’ve blessed us with this Forgiving Friday. Thank you. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend and God bless you richly. Xoxo
https://simpledimplesite.blog/2017/11/04/the-daily-prompt-neighbour/
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Stella, you are so welcome! I love highlighting your posts for Forgiving Fridays…. it’s one of the highlights of my experience. 🙂 🙂 And your post this week is so lovely! It is incredibly moving to watch how simple acts of kindness from one person touches and opens someone else’s life. God, I am so glad you shared it for Forgiving Fridays. Much love, peace and joy to you Stella, Debbie
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Thanks Debbie for your generous forgiving creativity & inspiration, as ever xO G
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Aww Gabrielle, you got it! Thank you for your forgiveness in your blog on the argument you had with your relationship. It was powerful and an honor to share for Forgiving Fridays. Please feel free to contribute anytime (and so glad we worked out the pingback link. 🙂 ) Wishing you much love — Debbie
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What a beautiful post Debbie. I am glad you are settling well into your new home. 🌼
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Aww Brigid, thank you! Yes I am settling in … and bringing in creativity like poetry and flowers and plants is a big part to that (I have a feeling you’ll relate 🙂 ). Sending you many blessings, Brigid. Just getting a comment from you brightens my day. Love, Debbie
ps – I’m working on furnishings now. It would be great if you can send Light and love! Thanks. ❤
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Consider it sent. 😊
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Brigid, thank you. ❤ From my heart to yours.
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What a lovely and inspiring post, Debbie. It reminds me of Beauty and the Beast. Inside the Beast is actually a beauty and has a heart of gold. He’s broken and his image is ugly….until you look inside. Love this and the plant.❤️🌈
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Mary, what a great analogy! Thank you. And thank you or being here and reading my blog. It means a lot to me, and your presence is a beautiful thing. 🙂 🙂 Love and blessings — have a great week. Debbie
ps – I loved your post on happy November.
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I love being here and checking on your blog. It’s inspiring and gives me topics to think about.You have a blessed week, Debbie!😉💜
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The Potter Wants to put you back Together again
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Thank you, DeB. YOU are amazing!!! Keep on forgiving. Your heart is open and gorgeous, and I am so glad you’re here. Blessings to you and to your brother, Stephen, and all you touch with your presence. Debbie 🙂 smiles
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Hey DeB! Do you have a contribution for Forgiving Fridays? Happy to share for this week! Love to you, DeB.
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Greetings Deb. I’m at work right now but I think that I did submit something. Let me check.
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Great! I didn’t see anything linked to my blog, that’s why I asked! 🙂 Lots of blessings, DeBorah.
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Thanks. I sent you 3 selections. I believe that the best one are my Central Park Fall Foliage pictures.
https://roamingurbangypsy.com/2017/11/10/central-park-fall-foliage/
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Got it DeBorah! I’m going to include it! 🙂 Love to you my friend.
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Hello dear Debbie,
Another wonderful share from you. Your poem is beautiful and your reference to your plant is so true.
Wishing you a lovely weekend and peace in your heart. Hugs from me 🙋🏻💕
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Thank you, Di, so much! I am really glad this post and poem (and the plants!) were valuable for you. Hope you are smiling and happy in your new home, and that you’re getting a lot of nurturing by living there. Sending you love xoxoxo Be in touch anytime, Di. You are so supported. Blessings, Debbie
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Hello lovely Debbie,
Thank you for such a warm and kind reply. I certainly do understand that I can be in touch with you any time. I know I’d be received with love and non judgement because that’s who you are to us.
I can let you know that I did finally get around to emailing Nathalie on Saturday so I look forward to hearing from her soon. Thank you again for offering her email address.
Take care and may you feel blessed today and sending love and gratitude to you 💐💐❤️
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Yay that’s great, Di! ❤ Love that you emailed Nathalie. And yes, you are welcomed by me with open arms. ❤ ❤ Sending you love and gratitude too, and a place of peace wherever you are. Hugs xoxoxo Debbie
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You’re gorgeous Debbie. Thank you so much ❤️❤️💐
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Once again, I feel a sense of peace after reading your words, the photo of your beloved plant adds to this sense of peace and hints at wholeness to come…
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Oh, Kimberlee, that is so great! My spiritual teacher J-R has a great saying how we are the ones we are looking for. ❤ It is relieving to me to know this and to get that it is true. Much love to you, Kimberlee. Your poetry is gorgeous. Debbie
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Thank you so much, Debbie – there are so many beautiful words out there in the world, it’s a joy to read them as well as craft them! What beautiful words to think upon, that we might find ourselves searching the whole world for the other when that other is actually us! Wonderful food for thought…
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Hi Debbie, my new contribution for this week is here: https://whippetwisdom.com/2017/11/06/quadrille-a-glimpse-of-new-tomorrows/
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Got it, thank you Xenia! What a beautiful contribution, full of amazing photos (love your dogs) and such creativity and loving. It wrapped around me as I read your words. Yay!!! ❤ Love and Light to you and Pearl and Elvor … hope you are off to an amazing week. I'm honored to highlight your post for Forgiving Fridays, my friend. Debbie
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Thank you so much for your kind words Debbie, it is always a pleasure and an honour to contribute to Forgiving Fridays 💜 We hope you are having a great week and send love and blessings from all of us here ☺💖🐕 xxx
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Blessings to you, Nikki! Great to have you back 🙂 Love Debbie
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It’s amazing to read the poetry who have in you Debbie… And fun to see a bit o your new home! Hope it feels cozy and comfortable and like home by now. blessings friend. xo
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Thank you so much, Rhonda. Poetry is a big part of my creativity right now. I really appreciate you reading it and sending love to my new home. Your comments make it cozier just with your caring in it!! Love to you, and every many blessings and hugs — Debbie
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Blessings to you Debbie in all your have coming ahead… xox
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Oh Rhonda thank you!!! I so appreciate you ☺☺☺ hugs my friend xo
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hugs back at you Debbie. Hope your day ahead is blessed.
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I’m behind on blog reading (again). Beautiful poem, and I LOVE the plant analogy. SO true. I hope your week is going well my friend!
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Oh Lacey that is just fine 🙂 You are welcome here anytime. So glad you liked the poem and the plant analogy. So glad you are here. Your presence brightens up my blog, do you know that? ❤ ❤ Hope you are doing well — and your family too. My week is great, so full of learning and gratitude. Thanks for asking, Lacey!
Love, Debbie
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Oh and that photo collage from Roaming Urban Gypsy? Amazing.
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Right? I agree, Lacey! DeBorah is a fantastic blogger with so much creativity and caring. ❤ She posts every single week! Love to you Lacey.
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Nice BLOG!!! ADD my blog too!!!! Kisses ❤ ❤ !!!!
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You are welcome to do a contribution for Forgiving Fridays! Just do a post on something that inspires you to forgive ❤ or on what forgiveness means for you. Then:
1. Include #ForgivingFridays in your tags
2. Include a pingback to my most recent Forgiving Fridays post.
Sending you many blessings, hope your weekend is going amazing,
Debbie<3
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Wise words, Debbie, and they exude peace and harmony. The poem is powerful and inspiring. I’m so glad to be here again. Was busy with life and became irregular with blogging. Stay blessed always, dear Debbie ❤
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Oh Maniparna, I am so glad you’re back! You are welcome anytime. ❤ So many blessings to you, you have such a lovely presence. Debbie
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Just the thing I needed to start off the day.
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Oh I’m so glad!! It really helps me to see myself (and others 🙂 ) through the eyes of loving. I do my best to practice this every day. Lovely to meet you. Blessings, Debbie
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Reblogged your intro to Success Inspirers World. Happiest of New Year’s to you!
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Thank you so much, Ana!! I’m so touched. 🙂 I’m about to come visit your blog now. ❤
Happy New Year, and many blessings to you. ~Debbie
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Cordial greetings to you straight from Poland
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Thank you! So wonderful to meet you from Poland. 🙂 Here I am in Los Angeles. I’m glad you visited my blog. Much peace – Debbie ❤
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Have a nice new week for you
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And to you too! ❤ Blessings, Debbie
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God be with you
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You’re gorgeous,God be with you
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