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word.smith,
but when you are finally able to "let it go" and you KNOW that you have, it's like aaaaahhhhhhh. Better than a good massage or great sex.
posted by
Julia.
on February 23, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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renigade,
that would certainly make their lives better, for sure.
posted by
Julia.
on February 23, 2005 at 10:30 AM
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Ariala, thanks for the compliment!
posted by
Julia.
on February 23, 2005 at 10:29 AM
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True, this forgiveness business does take a lot
of time, effort and trying to keep your mind from going over every last detail of the hurt that was inflicted.
posted by
word.smith
on February 23, 2005 at 10:11 AM
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Symphony,
Don't ever get sick of surviving...or lose hope...and always remember what the wise quirky one said about positive thinking!
posted by
Julia.
on February 23, 2005 at 9:35 AM
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CA88,
Me, too...and no it isn't easy but the rewards make the effort worth it!
posted by
Julia.
on February 23, 2005 at 9:34 AM
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Justsouno,
thank you, and yes I agree with you on all points.
posted by
Julia.
on February 23, 2005 at 9:33 AM
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Quirky--More people should learn this lesson...
posted by
Renigade
on February 23, 2005 at 8:05 AM
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Great post, Quirky!
posted by
Ariala
on February 23, 2005 at 5:22 AM
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I agree with you....
thats how I have got on in life...is to forgive and let go....sometimes I am sick of surviving...but its a way of life
posted by
_Symphony_
on February 23, 2005 at 5:18 AM
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I'm working on feeling that "lightness of being" but it sure isn't easy to achieve!
posted by
Ca88andra
on February 23, 2005 at 3:30 AM
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Q this is an important post.
It is very true; however, none more than the lead sentence. That is excellent. The lightness that comes about is because you have laid down that load. The other person's ugliness stays on your back without their knowing or caring often times, until you have dumped it through forgiveness. Good stuff!
posted by
Justi
on February 22, 2005 at 10:08 PM
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LOL. Bumpy sucks, hehe.
posted by
Julia.
on February 22, 2005 at 10:01 PM
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Q, try to do right and look at it, I mean Slick, one coming right up!
posted by
Justi
on February 22, 2005 at 9:58 PM
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Q, Thanks yes bumpy it is!
posted by
Justi
on February 22, 2005 at 9:57 PM
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Word.Smith,
Or course, just because it's the best course of action doesn't mean it's the one we are always able to choose.
posted by
Julia.
on February 22, 2005 at 9:45 PM
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Original,
thanks.
posted by
Julia.
on February 22, 2005 at 9:45 PM
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True words Quirky.
posted by
word.smith
on February 22, 2005 at 5:48 PM
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Terrific post!
posted by
Original_Influence
on February 22, 2005 at 5:48 PM
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word.smith,
It can be a challenge, but no matter what *they* do, the best course of action is always to forgive them...not for them, but for YOU!
posted by
Julia.
on February 22, 2005 at 5:35 PM
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It does give some food for thought.
It does become a feat when you live around a repeat offender.
posted by
word.smith
on February 22, 2005 at 4:11 PM
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Gypsy,
That's an interesting motivator. I wouldn't recommend it, though. Too many downsides. ;-)
posted by
Julia.
on February 22, 2005 at 11:16 AM
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Quirky ...
I agree that being bitter and obsessed with your anger is not a good thing! I always try to let mine go. Except in cases where I use it as a motivation to better myself!
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on February 22, 2005 at 9:51 AM
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