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I choose to forgive what happened in the past. (20 March 2010) InnerSelf.com - Focus of the Day: I choose to forgive what happened in the past. ********************************* InnerSelf.com - Daily Inspiration: You can never be free of bitterness as long as you continue to think unforgiving thoughts. How can you be happy in this moment if you continue to choose to be angry and resentful? Thoughts of bitterness can't create joy. No matter how justified you feel you are, no matter what "they" did, if you insist on holding on to the past, then you will never be free. Forgiving yourself and others will release you from the prison of the past. When you feel that you're stuck in some situation, or when your affirmations aren't working, it usually means that there's more forgiveness work to be done. When you don't flow freely with life in the present moment, it usually means that you're holding on to a past moment. It can be regret, sadness, hurt, fear, guilt, blame, anger, resentment, or sometimes even a desire for revenge. Each one of these states comes from a space of unforgiveness, a refusal to let go and come in to the present moment. Only in the present moment can you create your future. No matter what your reasons are for having bitter, unforgiving feelings, you can go beyond them. You have a choice. You can choose to stay stuck and resentful, or you can do yourself a favor by willingly forgiving what happened in the past; letting it go; and then moving on to create a joyous, fulfilling life. You have the freedom to make your life anything you want it to be because you have freedom of choice. EXCERPTED FROM the InnerSelf.com article: Choosing Forgiveness by Louise L. Hay. TO READ MORE of this excerpt, go to http://innerself.com/html/content/view/5945/ <a href="http://innerself.com/html/content/view/5945/">AOL click here</a> ********************************* InnerSelf.com - Book of the day: I Can Do It: How to Use Affirmations to Change Your Life (book includes an affirmation CD) by Louise L. Hay. Every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation. Even your self-talk, your internal dialogue, is a stream of affirmations. You’re affirming and creating your life experiences with every word and thought. You need to pay attention to your thoughts so that you can begin to eliminate the ones creating experiences that you don’t want. Louise Hay discusses topics such as health, forgiveness, prosperity, creativity, relationships, job success, and self-esteem, By the end of this book, you’ll be able to say "I can do it" with confidence, knowing that you’re on your way to the wonderful, joy-filled life you deserve. For more info or to order this book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1401902197/innerselfcom <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1401902197/innerselfcom">AOL click here</a> ******************************************************* Enjoying the Daily Inspiration? Here's three ways to show your appreciation: 1) Go to www.paypal.com and send a donation to daily@innerself.ca 2) Donate on our secure website at www.innerself.ca/market 3) Mail a check made out to InnerSelf Publications. to P.O. Box 613, Beaverdale, PA 15921 (USA) ******************************************************* We appreciate feedback, comments, suggestions... Send your email with the word COMMENTS in the Subject Line to daily@innerself.ca ********************************************** Changes to your subscription: www.innerself.ca/mailer *********************************************** Previous Daily Inspirations: http://innerself.com/html/external/daily-inspiration.html ********************************************* New Attitudes...New Possibilities http://InnerSelf.com |