Today’s forgiving journal is about coming present to my heart. I had a conversation with a dear friend today. We spoke about making a change to an event we’re collaborating on. There was resistance within me on whether to change or stay the same. The truth is, nothing stays the same. We are constantly in … More Today’s forgiving journal: Coming Present to my Heart
Today’s forgiving journal is about creating a space for compassion. My mom was one of the most compassionate people that I know. She put smiley face stickers on her wall hangings and her birthday cards. She sent me birthday cards like one month in advance. And she forgave me (and others) like it was second … More Today’s forgiving journal: Creating a space for compassion
Today’s forgiving journal is being ok with grief. I’m aware that sometimes I want to move too fast out of a feeling of loss. It’s ok to relax, let it come out, and keep my focus on loving. There are a number of losses I’m grieving, and that is ok. The key is to know … More Today’s forgiving journal: Being OK with grief
Today’s forgiving journal is about the sacred space of forgiveness. I went to a beautiful church today in Manhattan, called St. John the Divine. It is truly stunning, and I felt like I was walking in a sacred space when I entered. There was a pamphlet at the front that had information about St. John’s. … More Today’s forgiving journal: The Sacred Space of Forgiveness
Today’s forgiving journal is being gentle when things hurt. I came face-to-face today with something I did in the past that I’m not proud of. I am sad, and grieving, and also accepting and honoring myself and the other person involved. I’m learning a lot about taking responsibility for myself. What I’m most present to … More Today’s forgiving journal: Being gentle when things hurt
Today’s forgiving journal is love is all there is – a heart blessing. When I was a little girl, I used to say that love is what makes the world go around. And today, I saw the Rockettes. They sang a song, “It’s all about love.” And that little girl’s wonder awakened in me again. … More Today’s forgiving journal: Love Is All There Is – A heart blessing
Today’s forgiving journal is a beautiful sharing on forgiveness. In my last blog, I asked for contributors to share your stories on forgiving, and I posted four questions to help guide your way. (Oh gosh, I am so touched.) Well good news! We have our first forgiveness story. This one is by K E Garland, and … More Today’s forgiving journal: A beautiful sharing on forgiveness!
Today’s forgiving journal is a loving invitation. For months now, I’ve been blogging about my experience with forgiveness. It has been profound for me, both in terms of my own inner growth and also the connections I’ve made with the people who read what I write. I’m feeling an ever expansive calling to open up … More Today’s forgiving journal: A loving invitation
Today’s forgiving journal is about welcoming myself home. I participate in Frank’s photo challenge (it’s awesome!). Today’s focus is orange. I thought, “Oh that’s easy, I love orange!” Then I ended up taking a picture of something that I had no idea WHY I was taking it – a photo of a subway sign. Well, I … More Today’s forgiving journal: Welcoming Myself Home
Today’s forgiving journal is about finding the humor! I had a pretty bad day today. My computer didn’t work. My Skype broke down. I forgot about a meeting. It’s hot in NY. My toe is not in good shape. Etc. 🙂 At one point, I just stopped and cried. And then, when I was talking … More Today’s forgiving journal: Finding the humor!
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