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Marlene Shiple, Ph.D. The Life Coach Dr.: Heal Your Past + Heal Your Thoughts + Heal Your Self => Heal Your Life!

Aug

31

Forgiveness: Forgiveness, Power and Entitlement

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Something interesting happens when we feel that someone has done us wrong and we choose to hold on to a grudge because of it. I’m not saying it’s good. In fact, it isn’t, but the reaction, and the story we tell ourselves, is interesting. Here’s what usually happens: Someone does you a wrong. It doesn’t […]

Aug

24

Forgiveness: 3 Reasons Not to Ignore Forgiveness

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Let’s talk about forgiveness. To be a little more specific, let’s talk about What happens when you choose to ignore forgiveness? What happens when you just plain can’t bring yourself to forgive and move on? I get it — There are times and situations where it’s hard to forgive. There are times when you just […]

Aug

22

Forgiveness: The Connection Between Forgiveness & Depression

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In yesterday’s post we briefly went over some of the negative things associated with ignoring forgiveness. Today, I want to dig a little deeper and take a look at the connection between forgiveness and depression. There are actually two sides to this story: One involves forgiving, or choosing to hold on to a grudge; and […]

Aug

17

Forgiveness: Forgiveness Is Important!

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The act of forgiveness is something important — something of which to strive to do more.  Not only is it a kindness, but it is also a very important act for both the person doing the forgiving and for the one receiving it. The simple process of forgiving is very freeing. It allows us to […]

Aug

14

Forgiveness: What Forgiveness Isn’t

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In our last post, I shared thoughts about exactly what forgiveness is and what it means. Today, I want to take a little bit of time to look at what forgiveness isn’t and what it doesn’t mean. There are a number of common misconceptions when it comes to forgiveness.   It’s important to clear some […]

Aug

6

Forgiveness: Forgiveness Is a Choice!

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The other day, I came across a quote about forgiveness.  I would like to share it with you — “Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life”.      – Joan […]