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Archive for the 'Letting Go of Shame' Category

Why Does the Thunder Hide the Rain?

Posted on: Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Categories: Letting Go of Shame

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”- Socrates

April brings rain to the Midwest – a lot of rain and the possibility of severe weather, too. The cold air that once held a tight grip is now being usurped by the warmer, but more unstable air coming in from the south.
The clash of the two air […]

Confessions from a Recovering Father

Posted on: Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Categories: Faith, Letting Go of Shame

“If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.” - Nadine Stair
I wish I could have a mulligan, a do-over, with being a father. I wish I could go back in time about 12 years and start again. I would […]

Five Healing Lessons Learned from Pain

Posted on: Friday, February 29th, 2008 Categories: Faith, Letting Go of Shame, Live Life

“In my world, nothing ever goes wrong.” –Nisargadatta Maharaj

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Patricia Singleton, author of the blog Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker.
“In my world, nothing ever goes wrong.”
Wayne Dyer, author of Your Sacred Self, introduced me to this expression by Nisargadatta Maharaj. Your Sacred Self […]

The Best Christmas Gift

Posted on: Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 Categories: Create Lasting Success, Improve Relationships, Letting Go of Shame

Christmas shopping is not joyful for me. My wife does all of the shopping for our children, parents, family and friends. That just leaves me with the task of shopping for her, and this is almost too difficult for me to do.
This past Sunday afternoon was shopping day for me. And even though it ended […]

From Shame to Grace: An Interview with Dr. Paul Fitzgerald

Posted on: Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 Categories: Letting Go of Shame

Dr. Paul Fitzgerald, executive director of HeartConnexion Ministries, has devoted his life to helping people experience grace beyond shame and empower them to find personal wholeness.
There’s no question that shame can keep you from creating the life you want. However, there are ways you can begin healing shame-based wounds. Dr. Paul (as he is affectionately […]

Just Ask to Receive

Posted on: Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 Categories: Faith, Letting Go of Shame

Lord, I’m not worthy to receive you,but only say the word and I shall be healed.CommunionThe Order of Mass
Catholics celebrate Communion at every Mass. It’s a reminder that no matter what struggles we experience during the week, we can use Communion as an opportunity to affirm our need for love and mercy; and we can […]

Letting Go of Shame

Posted on: Friday, November 9th, 2007 Categories: Letting Go of Shame, Sustain Happiness

Feelings of shame can cut us down to the quick and leave us feeling raw and exposed. Learning how to cope with the wounds that shame has inflicted paves the way for healing and the ability to better understand who we are and where we are going. Healing shame-based wounds is important to creating lasting […]

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