tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post1498639782941748806..comments2023-06-02T06:24:27.404-06:00Comments on Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom: Forgiveness – Why Do We Make It So Hard?Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342681914492890553noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-54048958194711379312008-06-21T13:21:00.000-06:002008-06-21T13:21:00.000-06:00Patricia - the book you're reading by Debbie Ford,...Patricia - the book you're reading by Debbie Ford, "The Secret of the Shadow, The Power of Owning Your Whole Story", sounds interesting.<BR/><BR/>It's true that we seem to want to hold onto our stories and hurts only to be right.<BR/><BR/>If we'd only let go and not be attached to what people do -- or don't do -- we would be more free.<BR/><BR/>We invest so much in things going a certain way or people treating us the way we want that when it doesn't happen we're devastated.<BR/><BR/>If we could only see each other the way God see us -- forgiveness wouldn't be so hard.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're learning a lot -- I'm right there with you learning too.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342681914492890553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-91420758297908821402008-06-20T22:08:00.000-06:002008-06-20T22:08:00.000-06:00Pat, I am currently reading the book "The Secret o...Pat, I am currently reading the book "The Secret of the Shadow, The Power of Owning Your Whole Story" written by Debbie Ford. I am learning so much about myself and why it takes many of us so long to learn forgiveness. We use our stories and non-forgiveness to make the other person wrong which in turn keeps us from healing and releasing our pain.Patricia Singletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114250171020836470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-56082198997431155562008-04-04T21:29:00.000-06:002008-04-04T21:29:00.000-06:00Tom - I forgot to thank you for giving me an idea ...Tom - I forgot to thank you for giving me an idea for my post tonight in your comment - "We are all one" (or something like that).<BR/><BR/>Blessings,Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342681914492890553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-45870287177443195162008-04-04T21:27:00.000-06:002008-04-04T21:27:00.000-06:00Tom - it's a delight to have you stop by and comme...Tom - it's a delight to have you stop by and comment and I'm happy you enjoyed the story.<BR/><BR/>You're right in the reason we're here is to remember who we are. <BR/><BR/>Forgiveness gets easier when we put it in that perspective.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342681914492890553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-66183766733777746842008-04-04T13:16:00.000-06:002008-04-04T13:16:00.000-06:00Thanks Pat, I always love these deep recollectio...Thanks Pat, I always love these deep recollection stories. Why else are we here, indeed, but to remember who we are and from where we came. Forgiveness gets a lot easier for me when I remember that we are all one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-4929958992677917232008-04-03T20:53:00.000-06:002008-04-03T20:53:00.000-06:00Stacey - thank you for stopping by and commenting....Stacey - thank you for stopping by and commenting.<BR/><BR/>Ditto - you're blog looks good - they're alike. I took a double take.<BR/><BR/>I like how your content is about family and the pictures you've posted. Makes me feel like I've gotten to know you a little more.<BR/><BR/>I hope you come back and visit again. Join us at the virtual internet kitchen table, pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee. You never know what conversations will come up. It's all part of the magic.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342681914492890553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-30710508430089218472008-04-03T19:34:00.000-06:002008-04-03T19:34:00.000-06:00JEMi - you're back - thank you for the comment and...JEMi - you're back - thank you for the comment and I'm happy you liked the book recommendation. Yes, this book is incredible. It's beautifully illustrated and is deep for where we're at as adults and also gives you something to share and talk about with the children. My grandson loves it.<BR/><BR/>Forgiving is something we all need to comes to terms with in our own circumstances. The sooner we learn to see the love in others instead of faults the sooner we'll see changes in our lives and in the world.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the great work you've been doing. It's inspiring and I hope you've begun to see who you truly are.<BR/><BR/>Hope you'll come back soon. It's great to hear from you again.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342681914492890553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-82671258048113279942008-04-03T12:27:00.000-06:002008-04-03T12:27:00.000-06:00What a Unique blog, I happen to like your format--...What a Unique blog, I happen to like your format--- I have the same at mine! <BR/><BR/>http://frogparenting.blogspot.comwww.frogparenting.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15699278763166725835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039407930743334275.post-66566283221958957572008-04-03T08:56:00.000-06:002008-04-03T08:56:00.000-06:00what a lovely book - thats a children's story? it...what a lovely book - thats a children's story? it's deep :)<BR/><BR/>This is probably one of the biggest struggles I face today. Even though I don't run after those who hurt me with torches on a daily basis- it's something I have to work on to release. I think I've made major strides though because at one poin I wasn't even receptive to the idea OF forgiving. Realizing how much of my life I forfeit by holding a grudge makes me explore this topic more .. and write what I am excercising and learning on my own site.<BR/><BR/>I feel some of the freedom that comes from learning how to forgive. I don't hold most things .. but those I do were major<BR/><BR/>nevertheless there is such growth and healing that comes with letting go. It gives me more of myself - and I rather like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com