I don’t know how He did it, but somehow in Gethsemane or on the cross, Jesus stepped out of time and lived a lifetime in my shoes. He experienced my upbringing and understands why I formed the beliefs and values I have. He understands why some beliefs I formed weren’t true while others were. He […]
It can be difficult forgiving loved ones who have hurt you – especially when their choices are causing repetitive pain in your life. What do you do when you keep bumping up against the negative ramifications of someone’s actions? I have been pondering on how to forgive those whose choices are negatively impacting my life. […]
Have you noticed how quickly people make snap judgments about others and how often people take offense? It’s a rampant problem in our society. We could all probably agree that healing cynicism and contention in our society is a priority. But to heal the discord, we first have to understand the root cause of what is […]
We all have times when someone else’s annoying behavior becomes more than we can stand. If there is someone in your life who annoys you because you perceive they won’t step up and carry their fair share of the load, ask yourself these questions: Where am I not stepping up in some are of my […]
Over the last few weeks I’ve stepped into a deeper gratitude than I’ve ever known. In the process I’ve come to see everything I’m going through as a gift — everything I had and everything that’s been taken away. Today I had a poignant experience that helped me find closure. I had the chance to […]
Back in 2010 I took the SimplyHealed Method(TM) training in Birmingham, AL. At the time I was dealing with some issues with my first husband. During the class, Carolyn Lyman Cooper taught us how to release things, and how to use the different energy techniques. After she taught a new concept, she’d demonstrate it with […]
A blog was posted in a group about a woman who had a successful career when she first married, and left the work world to stay home with her special needs children. She devoted her life to her children and didn’t keep up with her skills. Then she and her husband split up and she […]