Dr. Stephen Marmer, Psychiatrist, UCLA Medical School, taught me three kinds of forgiveness that I've now committed to memory and inspired part of the title for this artwork.
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This conversation with Kathy Christopher started it all. Thank you friend for sharing your story and this image with me. Thank you for challenging me to name and release the rubbish I carry from my past and paint my hopeful freedom.
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Why do I need to forgive people who deserve to be hated?
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Did you know there is a body of scientific research around forgiveness and the proper way to apologize? Check out these articles.
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Sometimes we get stuck in life. For another perspective on your situation consider talking to a religious leader or licensed therapist.
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Mayo Clinic explains how un-forgiveness can take a toll on your health and mental well being and provides healthy steps you can take towards forgiveness and improved health.
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Terry and Sharon Hargrave (PhD and MA, LMFT) helped me understand myself and the behaviors of people involved in my past drama. This lecture gave me hope that I can move from pain into peace. If you like the talk I recommend you purchase their book here.
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Brené Brown's research reveals that shame thrives in secrecy, silence, and judgment. We must courageously step into vulnerability to experience release. See the full TED talk here.
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Watch this TED talk to Learn how Blythe Hill turned her past hurt into help for others. Consider participating in Dressember this year.
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