I thought this was a slightly different way of looking at forgiveness so I wanted to share it with all of you!
**Taken from Teri Werner's "Train Wreck to Triumph: course on Success University. I consider myself a forgiving person...I thought this is a good reminder just in case you are struggling in this area.
1. Forgiveness is the most selfish act you can make...it is about promoting, protecting and possessing your destiny. Forgiveness moves your life forward, turning your train wreck into triumph. It is the gift you give to yourself; the gift that keeps on giving.
2. Forgiveness is free to the forgiven. It only cost the forgiver.
3. Forgiveness is unmerited. No one deserves forgiveness, not even you.
That is why it is unmerited.
4. Forgiveness is a requirement to live a fulfilling life in the present, as well as, the future. Unforgiveness destroys. Forgiveness gives newness of life, your own.
5. Forgiveness is a law of life. It unstops the dam that prevents the continuous flow of your life, causing stagnation - keeping you in the past. It is the very essence of moving you forward . . . getting you back into the flow of life.
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I hope that helped someone! I know there is a lot of unforgiveness in this world. Wouldn't it be nice to just let some things go. If you need to forgive someone it can set you FREE! Perhaps unforgiveness is stopping the flow in your life. I don't know about you, but I want to live a fulfilling life and I want to help others do that same. We are all equally deserving so send out some FORGIVENESS TODAY!
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Chuck Carstensen is a Realtor with The Discovery Team at RE/MAX; helping buyers, sellers, and investors of residential real estate. He is a speaker and co-author in the best selling book series Wake Up...Live the Life You Love: Your Wake Up Moments (available soon). Carstensen is also a personal development mentor with Success University...where he helps people discover how to be more successful in business, life and health.
Chuck Carstensen is a Realtor with The Discovery Team (RE/MAX Results.) in Elk River, MN. Helping buyers, sellers and investors in great Minnesota counties like Sherburne, Isanti, Wright, Anoka, Chisago, Hennipen and Mille Lacs. He is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE).
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Chuck,
Thank you. Forgiveness is a tall order. I struggle with it and have all my life. I am sending our some tonight.
Linda Lipscomb, Selling Homes in Lexington, TN. www.lindalipscomb.com
Hello Again Chuck!
Thanks for this post too! It looks like we all have to get on board this particular bus! I'm all for freedom from the darker emotions!
Chuck,
This is great advice. I have struggled with this issue with some of my family members. At times I feel that I have forgiven, but I also have greatly limited the time I spend around them because it's not an uplifting relationship. I wonder if I have truely forgiven them? Any ideas?
Chuck, great post about forgiving. It's a terrible burden to carry when you can't forgive. Excess baggage.
Here is a great forgiveness post I wanted to share.... Core Coaching Messages #1 Nobody's Perfect, Forgive Yourself and Start Again! ...its about forgiving yourself.