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Just about everyone has heard of forgiving and no doubt thinks we should do it, but when it comes right down to how to forgive, people often are at a loss. A dear relative of mine used to say, "I can forgive, but I can't forget." Well, that never sounded like forgiving to me but I recognized the difficulty she was having with people who had been cruel to her. No doubt she heard someone say...

In this article I will lead you through a process so you will answer the question for yourself, "How do I forgive myself and others." This is an important question to answer because sometimes forgiveness seems to be quite difficult, especially when one has suffered greatly. Through this process you will come to understand forgiveness to a greater depth by engaging in the process. Think of...

You may not be aware of this, but you subconsciously repeat to yourself a number of affirmations every day. They are called "self-talk" and are what you say in your mind. Some of these affirmations are positive, such as “I can do this” and "I will get an A on this test,” but, unfortunately, many of them are also negative, such as “I can't do this” or “I'll never stay on this diet.” By...

Work, health, relationships, and finances provide everyone plenty of situations to become stressed over and develop negative thought patterns. However, negative feelings that are left unresolved often lead to chronic self-defeating patterns. To avoid becoming triggered into reactions that are later regretted, or overwhelmed with stress, negative thought clearing techniques can help one reach...

When groups of people are asked what they most want out of life, one of the highest ranking goals stated is inner peace. Since so many are seeking it, it is not surprising that there are many methods that have been attempted to achieve it. Attaining inner peace is a topic of great discussion and many men and women seem to struggle to attain or even understand if it can be achieved. With so...

Maintaining good physical and mental health requires that we stay in balance, and according to Eastern philosophy that also includes chakra balancing for improved health and vitality. In Chinese and Indian medicine, this balance is represented by the flow of life energy throughout the body. When this flow is blocked or interrupted, it can throw a person out of balance. In Chinese medicine...

Throughout history people have sought supernatural or spiritual powers. You have only to think of the popularity of hero books and movies to see how seeking to rise above the ordinary it is engrained in us. Many have wondered about the mythological stores of wizards, mystics, sorcerers, saints, and masters. Often these stories are enhanced with elements of realism as eye witnesses claim to have...

By Lenore Wescott - Regardless of faith, denomination or sect, many spiritual people seek to transform and deepen their spiritual life. A spiritual transformation may be desired in situations where a person is seeking to move beyond a certain point in their spiritual path, or in times of strife or unhappiness. While there are many ways to undertake and complete a spiritual transformation,...

By Cindy Archer -  It has long been known that the mind is the most powerful force in the universe. Though the notion of "mind over matter" was popularized during the 1960s and 1970s, this concept has long been acknowledged by ancient civilizations throughout the world. Some experts point to the phrase being mentioned as far back to Roman poet Virgil in his work the Aeneid. A passing mention...