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Forgiveness

Forgiveness

All forgiveness is ultimately self-forgiveness. It’s a radical form of self-acceptance. It’s a way to set down old pain. It’s a way of not keeping ourselves out of our own hearts.” — Frank Ostaseski, Author of The Five Invitations

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Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness

Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness

If I have harmed anyone in any way either knowingly or unknowingly through my own confusions I ask their forgiveness. If anyone has harmed me in any way either knowingly or unknowingly through their own confusions I forgive them. And if there is a situation I am not...

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I Wonder by Derek Tasker

I Wonder by Derek Tasker

I wonder what would happen if I treated everyone like I was in love With them, whether I liked them or not And whether they respond or not and no matter What they say or do to me, and even if I see Things in them that are ugly, twisted, petty, Cruel, vain, deceitful,...

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It’s Okay by Matt Haig

It’s Okay by Matt Haig

I first heard this poem while on a silent meditation retreat with Dr. Mark Sherman on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.  It resonated with me and 'it's okay' became a soothing mantra that stayed with me all day. It's Okay by Matt Haig It’s okay to be broken It’s...

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Hold Out Your Hand by Julia Fehrenbacher

Hold Out Your Hand by Julia Fehrenbacher

Let's forget the world for a while fall back and back into the hush and holy of now are you listening? This breath invites you to write the first word of your new story your new story begins with this: You matter you are needed—empty and naked willing to say yes and...

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That I Stand Here Now – Jane O’Shea 

That I Stand Here Now – Jane O’Shea 

(Follow yourself home, word remedies to heal and inspire) From the time this planet began hurtling through space and the sun caught her in its orbit From the first moment when life began from nothing the smallest idea, the smallest spark the very first fragment of...

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Softness Heals

Softness Heals

Be Aware Of Using Softness To Soothe By Jane Macnaught Water is not usually described as soft, but today was a gloomy early morning, wind and rain pummelled the coast last night and it was calm as I walked around the lagoon this morning – and that water so velvety...

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Right Here

Right Here

Right Here by Dane Anthony Stop moving. Stand in one place – this place. Breathe slowly; in, then out. Repeat. Repeat again. Let your shoulders sink and relax. Unclench your jaw; slowly close your eyes. Listen for your heartbeat; really listen. Feel it pulse in your...

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