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I Owe Myself An Apology
When it comes to forgiving someone, the hardest one to forgive is ourselves. Research shows about 8% of us have the capacity to forgive ourselves at...
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Forgiveness Inspiration from the Courageous Journey of Eagles
A deep betrayal is painful. It requires courage, tenacity and a willingness to break free from those binding, heavy and painful feelings. In many...
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Revealing the Truth About Santa Claus: A Heartfelt Conversation for Parents and Children
As kids grow older, they naturally start to question the existence of Santa Claus. It's a part of their cognitive development, and it's important to...
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6 Phrases That Stop Backtalk and Foster Respect
When a kid or grandkid is acting up and things are going sideways, navigating moments of backtalk can be both challenging and exhausting. Here are a...
![14 Profound Life Lessons From a 70-Year Old: Embracing Wisdom & Living with Purpose](https://projectforgive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/132-cover.jpg)
14 Profound Life Lessons From a 70-Year Old: Embracing Wisdom & Living with Purpose
In a world where the rush to reach the next milestone often overshadows the present moment, a friend's reflection on the journey through aging...
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Coping with Loss: Insights from My Sister’s Passing
It’s been a few years since my sister Cindy passed away from cancer. I’m only now embracing the grief of missing her. Missing her laugh, missing the...
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Embracing Resilience: Navigating Decades of Change, From Analog Childhood to Digital Adulthood
Whether you’re in your 50's, 60’s, 70's or 80’s, each decade has left a mark on us. From the simple joys of childhood to the complexities of...
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Dealing with Grief as a Bereaved Parent
There are truly no words to offer someone who has lost their precious child. We found this writing to offer a moment of honoring the depth of pain...
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Embracing Joy: the Captivating Stories from our #kids and #grandkids
The true magic in our lives are the stories told by our beloved children and cherished grandchildren. Their innocent laughter and boundless...
![Finding Peace in Farewells: A Gentle Guide Through Grief](https://projectforgive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/105-Cover.jpg)
Finding Peace in Farewells: A Gentle Guide Through Grief
In those last moments when we bid farewell to a loved one, below are some gentle words of wisdom to offer a beacon of solace and understanding. In...
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Timeless Wisdom: Cherishing Life’s Precious Moments
Time and life are so precious. Some of us waste time, procrastinate and stop living life to the fullest. We thought this writing by John Pavlovitz...
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Mother’s Words Matter: The Lifelong Influence of Mom’s Impact On Our Worthiness
Our mother's words have a life-long impact on our psyches, our self-esteem and our capacity to have faith in humanity. Whether you had an...
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Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia Takes Love, Courage and Compassion
Dementia impacts millions of families. Right now, more than 55 million people have dementia globally. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common,...
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Forgiveness: A Brave Heart’s Journey to Healing
Forgiveness is a complex and multifaceted process that can be difficult to navigate, but it is essential for healing and moving forward in our...
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Unlocking Joy: Happiness Is a Decision You Make Every Day
There are many ways to cultivate happiness and positivity into your life and ways to empower yourself to find joy. Research shows that it's your...
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Empower Yourself: The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Change Your Mind
We're evolving, critically thinking humans and as we evolve and critically think, it's inevitable that we will change our minds. It takes self-care...
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Embracing the Journey: Understanding That Grief Is a Natural Part of Life
If you’re human, and you are, grief is inevitable. It’s simply a part of our lives. We lose people, things, jobs, marriages, and some of us even...
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Seize the Day: Pursue Happiness in the One Life You Have
Yep, life is fleeting, and every moment is a precious gift. As we navigate divisive actions, politics, and a lot of global anger, one thing becomes...
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Grieving Moms at the Holidays
Some of us are having complicated feelings during all the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Los...
![Grief, Love, and Forgiveness: Navigating Your Path to Healing](https://projectforgive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/25-cover.jpg)
Grief, Love, and Forgiveness: Navigating Your Path to Healing
Out of all the stages of forgiveness, grief (in my opinion!) is the hardest. Sigh. Lots of experts, academics and thought leaders have different...
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Breaking the Myth: A Guide To Putting Yourself First
You hear it all the time on an airplane: "Put your mask on first before you assist others." Now, it's great in theory, but do you really, honestly...
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Embracing That Your Breathing and Your Emotions Are Linked
Research consistently shows that our brains connect different emotions with different breathing patterns. Deep breathing can even trick your brain...
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Finding Bliss: Cultivating Joy Transcends Your Body Image and Redefines Happiness
Is there an actual a link between happiness and your waistline? Well, not really. There could be momentary moments of satisfaction but it seems...
![Embracing Getting Older: Finding Joy and Freedom in Your Golden Years](https://projectforgive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/32-covera.jpg)
Embracing Getting Older: Finding Joy and Freedom in Your Golden Years
Getting older is a mixed bag. It isn't just about gray hair and wrinkles - it's also about embracing newfound freedoms and new joys to pursue. This...