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

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 […]

Jun

5

Forgiveness: What Is Forgiveness?

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“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you”. — Lewis B. Smedes Let’s talk about forgiveness and what exactly it is. If you look up the definition of forgiveness, you will learn that it is the act of forgiving someone. Of course, using a word to define itself […]

Apr

20

Pressure: 5 Causes of Pressure

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There are numerous situations that cause stress and pressure. We usually think of causes of pressure as being negative, such as a rocky relationship or an exhausting work schedule. However, anything which puts high demands on you or forces you to adjust can cause pressure and/or stress. Causes of pressure can include positive events such […]

Jan

31

Meditation: Branching Out Meditation

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Trees purify the air we breathe and enchant us with their beauty. Many religions refer to a tree of wisdom or a tree of life. We speak of a family tree to describe our relationship with our loved ones. Enjoy this meditation inspired by woodlands. All you need to get started is a quiet spot […]

Oct

25

Healing: Emotional Healing for a Hurting Heart

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Do you find it true that your emotions really take a knock when your heart is aching? Sometimes it feels like the day of healing is a million miles away. A painful time can take a while to be purged from your system. It’s definitely healthy to experience a range of emotions. However, it’s unwise […]

Sep

5

Positive Change: Slip into a Positive Space … even on Discouraging Days!

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“If only I could find a way to bounce back on trying days.”  Have you ever found yourself wishing this?  There’s so much beauty in the world — it’d be a shame to let your state of mind prevent you from enjoying it all. It’s time to make a positive change!  Believe it or not, […]

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