Give yourself or someone the gift of Forgiveness
By forgiving we heal - it's that simple.
How to find lasting peace and prosperity through Forgiveness

Loving you ALWAYS!

People profess deep and abiding love then life happens and forgiveness is out the window.  If I love you as I say I do...as Stevie has so beautifully phrased, then forgiving you is the deepest and most profound manifestation of that love!

And if you love me, you would forgive me.

Listen, sing and read with your heart wide open....




                                       "As"

As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always

As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
Just as all is born is new
Do know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always

Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
---ALWAYS
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
---ALWAYS
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea
---ALWAYS
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream

Did you know that true love asks for nothing
Her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change

Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always
As today I know I'm living but tomorrow
Could make me the past but that I mustn't fear
For I'll know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind Cause I'll be loving you always

Until the day is night and night becomes the day
---ALWAYS
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away
---ALWAYS
Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4
---ALWAYS
Until the day that is the day that are no more
Did you know that you're loved by somebody?
Until the day the earth starts turning right to left
---ALWAYS
Until the earth just for the sun denies itself
I'll be loving you forever
Until dear Mother Nature says her work is through
---ALWAYS
Until the day that you are me and I am you---AL~~~~~~WA~~
~~~~~AA~~~~~~~AA~~~~

Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky~~~~~AA~~~~
~~~~AA~~~~~~~AA~~~~~~~~~AA~~~~~~~YS~~ALWAYS

We all know sometimes lifes hates and troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
But you can bet you life times that and twice its double
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
so make sure when you say you're in it but not of it
You're not helping to make this earth a place sometimes called Hell
Change your words into truths and then change that truth into love
And maybe our children's grandchildren
And their great-great grandchildren will tell

I'll be loving you

Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
--Loving you
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
--Loving you
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea
--Loving you
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
--Be loving you
Until the day is night and night becomes the day
--Loving you
Until the trees and seas up, up and fly away
--Loving you
Until the day that 8x8x8x8 is 4
--Loving you
Until the day that is the day that are no more
--Loving you
Until the day the earth starts turning right to left
--Be loving you
Until the earth just for the sun denies itself
--Loving you
Until dear Mother Nature says her work is through
--Loving you
Until the day that you are me and I am you--

Now ain't that loving you

Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
Ain't that loving you
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
And I've got to say always
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea
~~AL~~~WA~~~AYS

Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream-Um
AL~~WA~~AYS
Until the day is night and night becomes the day
AL~~~~WA~~AYS
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away
AL~~WA~~~AA~~~~~

Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4
~~~~~AA~~~~~~~AA~~~~~~~AA
Until the day that is the day that are no more
AA~~~~AA~~AA~~~AYS
Until the day the earth starts turning right to left
AL~~~WA~~~A~~~AA
Until the earth just for the sun denies itself
~~AA~~~AA~~~AA~~~AYS
Until dear Mother Nature says her work is through
AL~~~WAYS

Until the day that you are me and I am you
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
Until the day is night and night becomes the day
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away
Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4
Until the day that is the day that are no more
Until the day the earth starts turning right to left
Until the earth just for the sun denies itself
Until dear Mother Nature says her work is through
Until the day that you are me and I am you



With Much Love,
Julette Millien


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Where are you in your healing process?

 

I read a 'Note" some time ago by a Facebook friend and it was thought provoking.  No, actually it was upsetting.

 

The writer suggested that because of the existence of eternal souls, when even a baby is sexually abused, the baby's soul has somehow drawn the attack onto itself.   (The note said much more than this but this piece got the most attention)

 

Well that was a show stopper.  The note received over a hundred comments.

 

You can just imagine how people who have struggled all their lives with the consequences of childhood sexual abuse, who might not be receptive to this 'eternal souls' concept, felt as they read those words.

 

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (CSA,) I spent much of my life getting over the blame/guilt trip that is very common among survivors.   As a child and well into adulthood, I was sure I caused those horrible events.  Seeing this new perspective - that my soul was partly responsible for manifesting the abuse -  took some effort.

 

Once I got past my own experience and emotions  I was able to at least hear the debate and even accept parts of the argument.

 

What I accepted and what I disagreed with it is not really my focus in this writing.  At another time,  I would love to explore those ideas further.

 

Today I want to highlight these questions:

 

    * In terms of your healing process, whether from CSA or any other violation, WHERE ARE YOU?

 

    * Are you able to read or hear opinions that differ fundamentally or partly, with your beliefs about the incidents and NOT be forced into reliving the pain of the event?

 

    * What is your reaction upon hearing that (someone thinks) you had a part in a violation that has caused you tremendous pain and damage?

 

 

Here's the thing to consider.   If you are truly interested in releasing the baggage of personal abuse or violation, commiting to these three things is vital:

 

   1. Accepting your self as whole and valuable, as is, is mandatory. No one's opinion or belief can/should really alter your value.

   2. Being honest with yourself to be able to recognize old unresolved pain for what it is, is crucial

   3. Having the courage to recognize, acknowledge and seize an opportunity for growth and healing is essential

 

 

Without these three conditions, you'll find the healing process like a roller coaster ride.  Up, down and all around.

 

Conversations, writings and people will be able to easily trigger emotions and memories while you miss one opportunity after another for deep and profound healing.

 

You see, the healing process is alive and organic. It doesn't happen once and then you stop.

 

 We live in a world of constant activity and challenges.

 

An easily bruised sense of self is at the mercy of all things, all people, if it is pegged to past healing experiences or to past insights.

 

So here's a useful goal.  Get to a point where you're able to withstand ANY opinion or belief and participate in the process, respectively agreeing to disagree if necessary WITHOUT flashbacks, rage, hurt and/or attacks on the bearer of the news.  (I know, I know, this ain't easy!)

 

Sometimes, depending on the view expressed, a certain amount of passionate disagreement is necessary but boy does it take supreme discipline to NOT get your personal story, (from a perspective of pain) entangled with your position!

 

I thought long and hard, even said a prayer, before making my first comment at this provocative note.  I realized quickly that the writer's view was simply that: her view!!

 

It had absolutely NO bearing on me and my responsibility or lack, for my childhood abuse. NO bearing on my value as a human being, made in the image of God. None whatsoever.

 

By relaxing my own personal and internal defenses, I was able to recognize the aspects of truth.  I was even able to locate those beliefs that were completely consistent with my own intellectual and spiritual understanding of our universe.  My mind and heart was able to expand to take in something new.

 

 If I had just clicked off based on my first,  huh?!  I would've missed a great opportunity to soften my heart even more.

 

I encourage you to grab all opportunities to respond to a variety of "triggers" and, the more the better.

 

Surviving abuse or violations of any kind, does something to our hearts, our love center:  Most times it bruises, scars and toughens up our heart.

 

We need real life experiences - challenging ones even,  to give us the practice and workout required to limber up once more.

 

Being able to love like I've never been hurt is my goal, every day.  What's yours?

 

 Where are you in your healing process?

If not here, write your answers somewhere. 

Wishing you peace, joy and love,

Julette Millien

♥~

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Have Pain? FEEL it so you can loose it!

Owning the pain caused by emotional or sexual abuse is an important part of the healing process.

View this short video and complete the exercise...





The video below is the one mentioned above... 

In this video we will discuss:

1. Using prayer, or mediation, or a walk with nature to find a calming place for just a few minutes
2. Visualize the You without the baggage: What you look like at your highest and Best!
3. Write out your intentions: Let’s make sure we’re forgiving for the right reasons
4. Create a list of all the people who have offended you and that you have offended.


 

If you own your pain, it may hurt like crazy but you WILL move forward.  Disowning your pain keeps you stuck in a vague sense of dis-ease and anxiety.  So face it if you'd like to move on.

Forgiveness is a process which begins with a decision. These two videos get the process started and they will have maximum impact IF you have decided to release the baggage of hurt and negative feelings.

Lasting peace and prosperity is only possible with forgiveness.

Wishing you an abundance of love and light.
Julette Millien
♥~


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So you want to be forgiven?

This is a common scenario - dealt with it many, many times with friends and clients.

You know you've done something hurtful to someone and you want to be forgiven so you go about asking for forgiveness.   But the conversation got turned into another hurtful exchange. 


You think to yourself  "all I wanted was to ask for forgiveness!" "How did it get this bent out of shape!"


Well, here are a few possible reasons:

        

1.  Are you really sorry?  Really, this is a serious question.  Many people just want forgiveness and they ask for it, fully expect to be forgiven.  But they're not really sorry.  The pain they've caused is not something they've thought much about.  The remorse is just not there. 


So examine your heart; are you really sorry?
If you're not, more hurt is probably going to be caused by your request.

2.  Are you willing and did you articulate a commitment to refrain from the hurtful behavior or action?  If someone is not convinced   that you will do everything you can to NOT hurt them again, do you think they'll be comfortable with you asking for  forgiveness?  Probably not.

3.  Did you accept  the outcomes of your action -
whatever  they were?  Chances are there are some consequences to pay.  Did you mention that in your request for forgiveness?  


Acknowledging consequences and your willingness to deal with them is a critical piece of the forgiveness story.

4.  Do you honestly understand why the person got upset or hurt?  Is there compassion in your heart for what they've experienced?  Haven't thought about it?  Then you probably don't understand and they've probably figured that out!

5.  Are you willing to NOT be forgiven and still feel compassionate?  Are you willing to give them more time to heal?  If you don't feel patience and warmth but instead you're irritable and impatient, you probably shouldn't be asking for forgiveness.



Consider these five areas of concern.  

Only when you can honestly answer all five positively  should you be asking for  or expecting forgiveness.



As a matter of fact, forget about 'asking for forgiveness' just be genuinely sorry and the forgiveness will come when the time is right
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Wishing you an abundance of love and light,

Julette Millien

♥~
 

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How to Forgive Yourself


Forgiving yourself is necessary!

Easier said than done right?

I know, words are so easy to say and truths to spout.  But how do you really forgive yourself, if you don’t already have a habit of forgiveness?

An assumption is being made here and here it is: I am assuming that you believe that forgiveness is right and good; that it is the way to live that brings peace and joy. 

This is my assumption as I suggest the following.
 
Loving yourself; forgiving yourself is possible when you have a desire to or, you already love yourself.

So are you “feeling” worthy of love – yours or someone else’s? Are you loving you?

If not, stay here for a minute and create a miracle.  Change your mindset about that.  Just do it.

Decide that loving yourself is all that really makes sense.

Decide that you are worthy of love because you exist. Period.
 
It might be different for you but for me, I think of God and the power of love.

I think of the life of Jesus and how much He endured because of his love for me.

I think of the healing and miraculous power of love, which is God and I wonder how can I be anything but lovable when I was created by, with and for love!

Wherever  and however you anchor yourself spiritually, go there and be still...
 
ONCE you are clear about being a magnificent creation of love, forgiving yourself becomes a natural outcome.

Not forgiving your self for mistakes causes pain, guilt, stress, anxiety – why would you do that to someone you love?

Mistakes are common; they occur everyday, big ones and little ones.  They are a fact of life.  And NO ONE goes  through life without making them.  In fact,  success is built on a series of mis-takes; if we take the time to learn from them.  We can't learn form them if we are stuck in guilt and un-forgiveness.

They are HOW we learn and how we GROW.

Thinking you are perfect and so mistakes are not forgivable is egotistical.

So get over yourself and accept your humanity – which by definition means you WILL be making mistakes.  Move on from there and accept how lovable you are.
 
What’s the obvious next step?
 
Yes, FORGIVE yourself for all you have done or not done to this point SO THAT you can move on to live a life of love and wellness.

Without this forgiveness of self, you will not have the life of your dreams.

 
Action Steps:

1.     Create a list of mistakes to forgive

2.     Select something you will see and feel differently about TODAY  

3.     Write about that choice and why you are releasing the guilt

4.     Write out what you are forgiving yourself for on a piece of paper and ceremoniously destroy that    piece of paper

5.     Do Forgiveness Ritual

6.     Reward yourself in a small but significant way.

If you commit yourself to this process and create a habit of forgiveness over time, you WILL create the kind of peace, joy and prosperity that lasts and lasts...In fact, the only way you can experience lasting peace, joy and prosperity is with a spirit of love and forgiveness. 

First for you and then for others. 

Wishing you abundant love and light,

Julette Millien ♥~



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Forgiving Leads to OUTRAGEOUS Productivity!



I've been asked about this again and again:  "I'm a successful business person, more or less, so why do I need to think about forgiving past hurts?"

 

Well,  it's that "less" part that speaks volumes. 

Too many people are content with less than their magnificent best.



Here are three bottom line questions you must answer:

 

Are you as successful  (however you define) as you can or would like to be?

Do you sense something blocking your brilliance and your output? 

Do you think you are in the creative flow of your life? (as some would say,  are you in the zone?)



I've thought about and revisited these questions again and again.  Recovering from a series of  horrendous childhood events - sexual abuse, forced me to face the demons of my success and productivity.  In a way, I'm grateful for my childhood because I went places - emotionally and psychologically - and figured some things out that I may never have had the need to think about. 

 

Why people excel and how excess emotional baggage can limit success and creativity are topics I've learned a thing or two about - the research, the degrees, the depressions and lost income, the redemption and the salvation have all come together to release me and set me free. 

 

Now I'm helping others to do the same thing; be released and freed up to be their true magnificent, successful self.

 

Let's take a deeper look at why even a successful person would want to forgive past hurts.

 

The principle that connects forgiveness to productivity is Self-Efficacy. 

 

Self-efficacy is about getting your work done….whatever that work is at a particular time in your life.

 

Taking care of and growing your business is a fundamental requirement for living.  As adults we need to take care of our homes, our businesses and our communities. 

 

How well we take care of things determines our state of mind.  For some, a lack of productivity is a very painful place to be.  Beating up oneself is common practice among those who procrastinate, for instance.  There’s a feeling of failure that surrounds the inability to accomplish specific tasks.

 

What does this all lead to?  Unfortunately reactions are not compartmentalized. They spill over into the rest of your life.

Bad feelings about not getting a specific project completed create more generalized bad feelings about other work that would otherwise be a breeze.

 

So suddenly what started as just an over-reaction to one task or project not getting accomplished, grows into a type of despondency and snow-balling that literally takes up too much space in your brain and in your life.

 

The key point of the self-efficacy principle is to get those things you deem important doneGet them done in a timely fashion.

 

Or else, you find yourself using up space in your brain and in your life that could be put to productive use elsewhere.

 

I was stuck in this pattern.  Feeling bad because I was under-producing and of course, feeling bad about feeling bad!  I had to go deeper and deeper to figure out why I was under-producing to get to the truth of the situation, not just the emotions of it all.

 

I kept coming back to a familiar place of psychic pain  and often numbness. 

 

So what did I do to get rid of that?  All right answers pointed to:

Feel it,

go through it

and then release it! 

 

I really wanted to be a forgiving person.  My true faith in God was even in question, if I held on to the pain.   I mean if I truly believe in the power of God or Love why would I be existing in a state of fear?

 

I wanted to release the baggage. All the research and spiritual insight demanded it but it wasn't happening.

 

So what did I do? Started feeling bad and guilty about not forgiving.  What a cycle of self-abuse!

Again, this act of not getting something done created another layer of  negative emotion towards the act itself.  

 

Instead of becoming motivated to accomplish this important forgiving action, I actually got demotivated.   Interrupting this cycle was critical. 

 

How do you interrupt a pattern of not taking an action?  Nike was on to something:

 

Just do it!

 

You interrupt the negative emotional cycle by getting the thing done!! 

 

This is the best way to  re-allocate that space in your life and in your brain.  Get the forgiveness out of the way (by DOING IT) and the negative emotions attached to the lack of a forgiving action on your part just melts away.  

 

Also, the space that’s been used for  memories of this pain, anger over the insult, outrage over the slight…imagine using this space for creative ideas, project development and for loving others!  

 

Your energies will then be diverted towards projects and activities that bring lasting joy, prosperity and peace to your life. ***goose bumps***  You will be in harmony with the divine flow of creativity!

 

Now that’s self-efficacy.! Making yourself efficacious…making yourself productive. 

 

Forgive a person and get productive...not just 'ordinary'  productive but 'outrageous' productive! 

 

You will produce at the magnificent level that matches your magnificent purpose in life!

 

There’s a causal relationship between forgiving and producing.  Whether it’s producing great work or great play, or great love….when you release pain and guilt and bad memories, you create space for other wonderful things to get done.  Here comes those goose bumps again!

 

So if you'd like to see a sudden spike in your productivity think about what you have not released, of what could be blocking your creativity pipes.

 

Forgive somebody today and watch your productivity soar!

 

Start small...anyone annoyed you today that you can practice with?

 

Have you had the experience of letting something go and then having a burst of creativity?

 

Share it here and help someone else make that leap today. 

 

Do you think there are some exceptions, and not everything is forgivable? 

 

I would love to hear your thoughts.

 

In Light and With Love,

Julette Millien

♥~

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Daily Forgiveness Ritual

Forgiveness Ritual

Do at least twice a day; at night before bedtime and first thing in the morning as you rise.

Since the beginning of time, it seems that rituals have served humanity.  Now they CAN become routine, ineffective and unnecessarily grand BUT when used consciously and lovingly, rituals can provide a consistency like no other.  Rituals are wonderful in creating an atmosphere of accountability.


In addition, a forgiveness ritual in particular can be powerful in cleansing the mind of guilt and the weight of fear based thoughts.


A wonderful ancient Hawaiian Healing Technique called Ho’oponopono came my way recently.  It’s so simple and powerful.  Dr. Joe Vitale brought it into my world.


It’s based on saying these 4 phrases over and over again, each time with more meaning, until you sense a distinct lightening and cleansing of your being.


I Love You     I’m Sorry    Please Forgive Me    Thank You


This ancient healing technique is said to be responsible for healing an entire psychiatric ward in Hawaii. I encourage you to do some research on the topic.  Here's a first look



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The basic belief is this: Most if not all of what people put themselves through is based on negative baggage carried from the past.


We hold grudges, we carry guilt, we blame, we hurt, and we’re dissatisfied because of some perception of lack in ourselves or in others; a lack of love, a lack of action, a lack of something.


This sense of lack and dissatisfaction is often connected to prior hurts, personal decisions and/or behavior or, a lack of action on previous commitments.


We NEED to forgive in order to move forward.  Forgiving others is key; asking for forgiveness is as well.


But first and foremost we must forgive our self; Daily.


Getting things done on a daily basis and being at peace in our activities requires daily forgiveness.   Creativity and productivity are hampered by guilt.


Every day we need to drop the baggage of the previous day.


So here is the suggested daily ritual, based on the ancient Hawaiian technique.


I have used this ritual with tremendous success - with clients, loved ones and for myself.


In the morning as you rise, looking in the mirror say the following to yourself:


I love you

I am grateful for another day

I am trying my very best to be accountable

I am accountable for my decisions today

I forgive you for anything that was not forgiven last night

I love you



At bedtime, as you get in bed – a hand mirror is great for this – say the following to yourself:


I love you

I am sorry for anything left undone today

I am sorry for any fearful decisions made today

I forgive myself – I am forgiven for all of it

I am grateful for forgiveness

I love you


Say as many times as needed to truly feel light and loving.


Wishing you Abundant Success,

Julette

♥~

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Forgiveness Self-Eval: 29 Statements to Accept or Reject.

Forgiveness Self-Evaluation

 

If you have been through a challenging time with a person and you’d like to save the relationship…and make it an even better and deeper connection, forgiveness is your only choice. 


If you want peace and joy in your life, forgiveness is the only way to go.

 

Read each statement below, be still for a moment then ACCEPT or REJECT it. 

 

 

1.      I accept that I am in charge of my feelings.           

 

2.      I accept the responsibility for my present situation – of grief, sadness, joy, happiness, etc.

 

3.      I am in charge of my happiness.

 

4.      I accept that I have no control over someone else.

 

5.      I accept that if there is to be any change in my situation, only I can make it happen.

 

6.      I recognize that my partner does not see the world as I do.

 

7.      I recognize my tendency to see myself as NOT wrong (you are aware of  your desire to be right.)

 

8.      I recognize that I have blind spots regarding how I impact my partner.

 

9.      I understand how easy it is to blame others and accept that I do this more than I’d like.

 

10. I can express my hurt or disappointment without attacking or blaming.

 

11. I understand and accept that forgiveness is not only my duty as a spiritual being it is a gift to ME…I will be set free first.

 

12. I understand that holding a grudge made a part of me feel a warped sense of power…I accept that this is an illusion of power and it actually made me impotent.

 

13. I am able to examine my partner’s good qualities AND honor them.

 

14. I am willing and committed to saving and growing my relationship.

 

15. I understand that forgiving is NOT forgetting. I can remember yet still forgive.

 

16. I understand and accept that with or without an apology, forgiving is always MY responsibility.

 

 

17. I accept that if I wait for the apology, I will be hurting myself and my relationship.

 

18. I am willing to do whatever is necessary to leave the past in the past.

 

19. I am willing to take full responsibility for my own past baggage and seek help where needed.

 

20. I am committed to my personal healing and deliverance from pain.

 

21. I am willing to accept full responsibility for my present and personal peculiarities.

 

22. I accept that I will need to pray unceasingly. When my hurts, ego or pride is involved – which I accept as a sign of negativity taking over my thinking and feelings, I promise to pray and not blame; to be silently in prayer until God’s love for me and mine for Him floods my spirit.

 

23. I accept that God’s divine grace will always be available to me IF I am receptive.

 

24. I understand that though I may forgive today, I may need to renew my forgiveness as many times as is needed to heal.

 

25. I accept that my partner may not be perfect to me but is made perfectly in the image of God, and so am I.

 

26. I accept that I must be STILL in daily meditation if I expect to hear from God.

 

27. I am prepared and able to receive feedback from my partner about how I might have played a role in the hurtful event.

 

28. I am prepared to continue loving and praying for my partner, whether s/he is remorseful or accepts my apology. 

 

29. I am clear that my responsibility is to be loving and kind, patient and disciplined,  BEing the solution finder and peace lover at all times, in spite of my partner’s actions.


The rejected statements represent opportunities for further growth.


Record each rejected statement in your 'forgiveness journal' and allow yourself to meditate on it. 
What's the source of the resistance?  
 
Be still and listen to your inner guide. When you are moved to, write your thoughts and feelings about each statement.
 
Forgiveness like life is a process. The wonderful process of love.
 
In Light and With Love,
Julette
♥~

 

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Do it TODAY!

This morning I looked at a bench in my front yard that needs repair.

A few summers ago it had a tiny, very tiny hole in the seat covering. I remember looking at it and thinking I “should” get some patching stuff and fix that up. Well, I didn’t.

This morning it grabbed my attention because it looked so horrible. It’s almost completely torn apart, with the ugly, dirty sponge material sticking out from its once safe and dry place. No longer safe and dry, this seat covering is now garbage.

What would have cost us a few pennies to repair is now a hundred dollar purchase!

As I walked past it, a life lesson jumped up and out!

Do it TODAY!

Whatever is being put off, the pile of filing, the health issue, the slightly damaged relationship, the under-performing employee, the signs of a bad habit in your child, etc, etc…WHATEVER matters to you, attend to it today! If it’s a matter that is important to you - it WILL get worse if the work isn’t done to repair, make amends, guide behavior, give feedback, etc.

Things and relationships do not fix themselves.

Yes, time heals and time sometimes has a positive impact on an issue – if there’s anger and the need to cool off for instance; it surely will be better to put off handling a matter.
Why create a situation where forgiveness will be required? Just wait for cooler heads to prevail.

But that is NOT what I’m talking about here. Damaged items, bad behaviors and strained relationships can not get better without our intervention. And sometimes, like in the case of my poor bench seat, the time, energy and money needed to remedy a situation is minuscule compared to what you end up having to put out.

So do what needs to be done today. Tomorrow you will be thrilled with yourself.

Actually, today will be pretty nice too!

Enjoy ♥~

Julette

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Top Ten Reasons to Forgive TODAY

What would you really gain from dropping some baggage today?  There's a lot of talk and even research into this question.   Here's a summary of what I have found over the past decades.


Oh - after I was done with this list I realized the real numero uno, the real number one reason to forgive TODAY...tomorrow is not promised.


Here you go - top 10 reasons to forgive today:

 

#10      Your creativity will open up with the space created – more output & prosperity

 

#9        You will enjoy THIS moment like you never have – more joy

 

#8        Your vacations and down time will FEEL like real vacations – more fun

 

#7        You will be modeling peace and love for your children instead of anger and hurt

 

#6        Your home will be a happier place to be for you and your family – more peace

 

#5        You will regain control over your own emotions and thoughts – more power

 

#4        You will enjoy your work or pick a real passion – more zest for life

 

#3        You will see the beauty in ordinary moments – more wisdom

 

#2        Your health (stress level, heart, etc) will improve – more quality & quantity of life

 

#1        Your heart will lighten and you will feel the love all around – more love & laughter

 

So let me see now, you can have (a little recap)…you can have:

 

  • MORE love and laughter

  • MORE quality and quantity of life

  • MORE wisdom

  • MORE zest for life

  • MORE power

  • MORE peace

  • MORE fun

  • MORE joy

  • MORE output & prosperity

 

AND you will be building the forgiveness muscle, making it easier to forgive the next time around – because you don’t expect to run into all perfect people from now on do you?

 

So, why now would you choose NOT to forgive and be free to reap all these magnificent benefits?

 

Get unstuck from your past, grab your power and regain control of YOUR thoughts and YOUR emotions.  Not forgiving is giving control of your life to a person who offended or hurt you. 

 

FORGIVE them and be FREE.


Wishing you Peace, Love and Light,

Julette Millien

♥~


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