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Monday, May 16, 2011

Apologies and forgiveness

I don't know if it's the pancit malabon I ate last Tuesday or the continuously changing season that made me realize that I have to start allotting time into improving my self, my relationship to others and my communication with God. And this is the start of my infinite week challenges. 


I am sharing it to you so that in one way or another, I maybe of influence to you.


Week 1: Ask for forgiveness and forgive even if not asked


We, at some point of our days, encounter things that annoy us, to the point of hating and cursing. When angry, we become blinded by our emotions. What we only hear is our own side of the story. We hear the explanations but we don't really listen at all. So what do we do now?


1. Learn that we also commit mistakes to others (consciously and unconsciously).


2. Remind ourself that God will only forgive our sins if we learn to forgive others.


3. Start the day with a prayer and ask for His guidance throughout the day.


4. Talk peacefully and try to shut up and listen.








5. Immediately ask for forgiveness, the longer we ask for it, the harder it is to make.





Above all things, we also have to forgive ourselves. Have a happy week ahead, with a peaceful and forgiving heart! ^_^