Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’

I woke up this morning feeling exhausted and decided not to go to work. I also realized I pushed myself the day before. It didn’t look like much, but I joined some people for dinner when I was already feeling unusually tired. I took a 15 minute catnap and could have taken more. Then I felt annoyance as I went to the event because I didn’t want to go. I felt obligated. I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. So I’m paying for it today. Maybe it wouldn’t have made a difference, but the fact that I didn’t really want to go is the issue.

The real issue is I was avoiding the possibility of someone objecting or feeling hurt. Why is it OK for me to feel hurt? Why don’t I think they can handle dealing with their own issues.

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Take one for the Gipper.” That’s the saying I was hearing in my head this morning. Is that what I think I’m doing? Being heroic. Then I had another funny thought. What would the world be like if we didn’t people didn’t take that shot for someone else? How would history be different? I’m not a history buff and I can’t think of any accounts off the top of my head. Do you know of any?

How would your life be different if didn’t do things out of a sense of obligation. What if we all just learned to accept the answers people gave us. Even when they didn’t do what we wanted them to do. Can you let something go if someone turns down an invitation without some comment to follow that may induce guilt or a feeling of harassment? Don’t you love it when it’s meant as a joke? A joke in disguise. Not funny. Did it feel funny. No, but we politely laugh don’t we.

The truth is present. There is an energy exchange with or without words. If it didn’t feel good, it wasn’t funny. Which reminds me. If I do something out of a sense of guilt or obligation the energy I am bringing isn’t pleasant either. I’m not doing them or myself any favors. I’m bringing tension. Hmmmm….what are you bringing to the party?

What would it look like if you released you inner conflict today?  What would it feel like?  How difficult do you think that has to be?  Try experimenting with it.  Just set your intention to release YOUR inner conflict for the day and see what happens.

In your eyes I see myself.

This makes a great meditation with a partner. Sitting or standing facing each other. Look into your partners face. Take turns saying, “In your eyes I see myself.”

Isn’t it wonderful when love is reflected back to you. It’s warm and fuzzy. Life is great and so is your partner.

Oh no what about when it’s not so pretty. What about when anger and resentment is reflected back. How are you feeling about yourself? What’s wrong with them?

How am I not loving myself? How can I love myself more? How can I take better care of myself? What am I resenting? What choices am I making?

Thank your partner. What a blessing to see yourself more clearly.

In Love

I recently felt frustrated over feeling another health challenge.  I asked myself what the conflict was going on in my body.  After talking to a friend about this he suggested I restate the question to ask “What’s hidden that is creating this reaction in my body.”  I put the question “out there” or really “in there” to my subconscious wisdom and guidance.

I wasn’t giving it any thought today when the answer came.  I didn’t realize it at first until I was reflecting on my day later.  In speaking with someone at work I found that several people I work with were sick.  Two of whom I didn’t realize were sick.

Considering this I realize I was handling it quite well.  I also realize the judgement and lack of compassion I had for myself.  I do a lot to maintain my health.  You can check out my Nutrition, Tea and Bio-Mat sections to see some of my favorite ways to stay healthy.

I’m feeling slow this morning.  A little like the fog outside.  I shuffled my deck of fairy cards asking for some help.  I pulled Laughter.

How do you find humor when you feel like you’ve just been through the trenches.  I’m going to turn myself around here by finding those things I feel thankful for.  My dog and cat make me smile.  I’m going to put a smile on my face.  I’m going to remind myself that everything is really all right.  I can have everything I want.  Don’t take it so seriously.  I may look life threatening, but is it really?  Trust.  Smile.  Give yourself a hug.  Smile at everyone today.

Make it a great day.

In Love,

Susan

I’m sorry, please forgive me, I Love You. I was reminded of this phrase today. As much as I know about eating well, stress reduction, self care…well I slip myself. It’s easy. You think…sure I can do that, no big deal. The problem is when there’s I can do that and that and that and you keep pushing and pushing and pushing. The Super Hero is in the air. Bam, she’s on the ground. Cape tattered and dirty. Feeling a little dazed she wonders how she got here. Oh yea, time for a little life review without the near death experience thank you.

I first heard the story behind the I’m sorry, please forgive me, I love you phrase from a friend. Then heard it told by Dr. Joe Vitale on his CD series The Secret to Attracting Money.

The abridged version is a Shaman/Psychologist in Hawaii went to work at an institution for the criminally insane. He didn’t see the patients, but sat with their files and connected energetically. He connected to those places within himself that needed to be loved and forgiven. He was so successful I believe they eventually closed the facility.

Wow, the power of forgiveness and love. If we all just work on healing ourselves the world would be a much healthier place.

Here’s to self love. Be gentle on yourself. I’m working on it also.

In Love,
Susan