Social media didn’t exist until about 20 years ago.  When Facebook came into existence I was already in my 40’s.  Had it existed when I was a teenager or in my 20’s, my life might be different now.  Seriously.  

I said so many things when I was in my teens and 20’s that I wouldn’t want written down and preserved on the internet.  The thought that I might have to go back and see videos of myself or listen to myself or just read some of the things I thought and said would turn my stomach if I hadn’t forgiven it all already.

I have seen some folks I dearly love, who’re currently in their 20’s, sharing on social media and when I see them, they do remind me of the type of things I might have done and said and I am just so very grateful there’s no permanent record that I’d have to deal with now.

On the other hand, I’ve come SO VERY FAR since then – it could be helpful to be reminded of just HOW far I’ve come.

Many times when I share about how mean and unkind I could be in the past, or how judgmental and hurtful I was, how angry I was, people who didn’t know me then don’t actually believe me.  They say they cannot imagine it.  Which makes sense, because that’s not who I am anymore.  

I don’t drag the past around with me.  I don’t usually look back unless someone asks me a question about my past.  I know my best days are ahead of me.  Always.

For me, the greatest act of Self-Love has been to forgive myself for all the mis-takes I’ve made, the hurtful things I did and all the many missed opportunities to be loving and helpful when I chose instead to cut someone out, ignore them or just felt unable to reach out and shut down.  

The self-forgiveness I’ve done wasn’t some imaginary blanket forgiveness.  I’ve had to put my attention on it and work with my mind.  I’ve called it, “taking out the trash.”  For years I was taking out the trash every day.  Cleaning and clearing.  There were times when it felt hard.  There were times when it felt like a relief.  

Self-forgiveness is Self-loving.

What’s truly amazing is we can do this self-forgiveness work and we can, as Larry the Cable Guy says, “git ‘er done!”

I’m grateful I don’t dwell on the times when I was manipulative and controlling and pushed people away from me.  I can generally remember times when I lashed out in anger, but specifically they’re a blur.  To me, that is the gift of Self-forgiveness.  When we truly release the judgment, guilt and shame, then the memory either dissolves or it becomes a non-specific blur.

At this point, all the missteps I made in the past have taught me to be honestly compassionate with people who behave the way I used to.  I’m grateful to understand that their behavior is a cry for Love and that I have the Love to answer their cry because Spirit is the #1 voice I’m listening to most of the time.

To make our life a more loving life, it’s so critical that we remember that when we know better we do better and many people simply don’t know better.  We’re here ONLY to be truly helpful and to assist our brothers and sisters.  

I’m excited for my workshop TODAY Self-Love:  6 Simple Steps for Self-Healing.  It’s a favorite topic of mine because it brings SO much benefit.

Self-Love and self-forgiveness are two of the important and valuable things we practice in my year-long Masterful Living Course.  Self-forgiveness allows us to rise above the battlefield and experience a natural Joy.  We can have consistent Peace.

We actively practice healing the sense of separation that keeps us disconnected from each other and from Spirit.  We cultivate the relationship with ourselves that is loving and that keeps us connected with Spirit.  We transform the most painful parts of our life.  We heal depression by curing the CAUSE of depression.

Real people having real miracles.

Extraordinary healing happens in our community because of the level of support we offer each other.  Receiving that Love is an act of Self-Love.  I’ve never experienced anything like what I see in this Masterful Living community.  It’s truly miraculous.

And that’s why I’ve reopened registration for Masterful Living Program through tomorrow!

If you’re SO READY to make a change and don’t know quite how, if you have any inkling that TRULY living A Course in Miracles would heal your life, your relationships and your body, we may be the community for you.  

Trust your intuition and book an exploratory call now to talk with a spiritual counselor – get all your questions answered, so you can know if Masterful Living is the thing for you this year. Let this be the year your spiritual practice transforms your life in ways that you never thought possible.

If you don’t see a clear path to happiness ahead of you, we may be your ticket to a happier life. You’ll do the work, but at least you’ll know what to do, and have mighty companions to do it with. It’s a profound act of Self-Love.

Trust your heart, trust your intuition, you won’t go wrong!
Trusting your guidance is an act of Self-Love!

TODAY, Feb 12th Online Workshop –  Self-Love: 6 Simple Steps for Self-Healing.  
If you’d like to have more Love in your life, start with yourself. Just in times for Valentine’s Day – let’s have a love fest together! This is a BONUS for everyone in Masterful Living this year.

TODAY is also Sundays With Spirit – I’m the speaker and I look forward to an inspiring service. Click here now to learn more and join me at 3pm eastern.

PODCAST: The latest episode of my podcast’s topic is Attraction of Death Cont’d: Obstacles to Peace – Part 9. Fear of death can be eliminated when you know the root causes of it.