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Forgiveness Facts

I thought this was a slightly different way of looking at forgiveness so I wanted to share it with all of you!

**Taken from Teri Werner's "Train Wreck to Triumph: course on Success University. I consider myself a forgiving person...I thought this is a good reminder just in case you are struggling in this area.

1. Forgiveness is the most selfish act you can make...it is about promoting, protecting and possessing your destiny. Forgiveness moves your life forward, turning your train wreck into triumph. It is the gift you give to yourself; the gift that keeps on giving.

2. Forgiveness is free to the forgiven. It only cost the forgiver.

3. Forgiveness is unmerited. No one deserves forgiveness, not even you.

That is why it is unmerited.

4. Forgiveness is a requirement to live a fulfilling life in the present, as well as, the future. Unforgiveness destroys. Forgiveness gives newness of life, your own.

5. Forgiveness is a law of life. It unstops the dam that prevents the continuous flow of your life, causing stagnation - keeping you in the past. It is the very essence of moving you forward . . . getting you back into the flow of life.

I hope that helped someone! I know there is a lot of unforgiveness in this world. Wouldn't it be nice to just let some things go. If you need to forgive someone it can set you FREE! Perhaps unforgiveness is stopping the flow in your life. I don't know about you, but I want to live a fulfilling life and I want to help others do that same. We are all equally deserving so send out some FORGIVENESS TODAY!

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Chuck Carstensen is a Realtor with The Discovery Team at RE/MAX; helping buyers, sellers, and investors of residential real estate. He is a speaker and co-author in the best selling book series Wake Up...Live the Life You Love: Your Wake Up Moments (available soon). Carstensen is also a personal development mentor with Success University...where he helps people discover how to be more successful in business, life and health.

Posted by Chuck Carstensen on 03/24/2008 09:27 PM

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13 Comments on Forgiveness Facts

yes, Mara Hawks says: " Life is for-giving " ...

03/24/2008 09:35 PM

by Mara Hawks, REALTOR®, Auburn Alabama Real Estate - Lee County (FIRST REALTY)

Chuck,

Thank you. Forgiveness is a tall order. I struggle with it and have all my life. I am sending our some tonight.

Linda Lipscomb, Selling Homes in Lexington, TN. www.lindalipscomb.com

03/24/2008 09:36 PM

by Linda Lipscomb RE/MAX Lexington Henderson County TN

Chuck - It's sometimes easier to hold a grudge. :-) Thanks for the reminder of forgiveness benefits.

03/25/2008 07:57 AM

by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision)

Hello Again Chuck!

Thanks for this post too! It looks like we all have to get on board this particular bus! I'm all for freedom from the darker emotions!

03/25/2008 11:02 PM

by Kim Martinez Santa Barbara Real Estate Specialist (RE/MAX Santa Barbara)

Chuck, those are great points you've made. Many don't understand the importance of forgiveness to move on and be more productive in LIFE. Meaningful post to me!!!

03/26/2008 11:51 PM

by Ray Nellum, Fort Smith Real Estate (Ramona Roberts Realtors)

I recently forgave someone for an act that at the time hurt deeply. It was amazing how this person responded - they had no clue what to say or do. I'm not sure this person ever experienced forgiveness before... rather sad.

03/27/2008 09:16 PM

by Debbie DiFonzo, Broker, United Country VIP Realty

We also need to forgive ourselves. I spend too much time and energy beating myself up... let it go!!

03/29/2008 10:18 AM

by Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate (RE/MAX Preferred - Broker Manager)

Chuck,

This is great advice. I have struggled with this issue with some of my family members. At times I feel that I have forgiven, but I also have greatly limited the time I spend around them because it's not an uplifting relationship. I wonder if I have truely forgiven them? Any ideas?

04/03/2008 11:11 PM

by Pam Pugmire-Meridian, Idaho Homes for Sale (All Pro Realty)

Chuck- I used to really struggle with this, but getting into Gods word has really opened my eyes to this. My life is so much better now that I have "let some things go". Great post as usual!

04/25/2008 06:52 AM

by Patty Ledford-Your N. Ga. Mountain Agent -The Ledford Team-Blue Ridge, Ga. (EXIT Realty Mountain Properties)

so rue, so true, and we all have to be remindet at one time or another

04/25/2008 01:52 PM

by Edith " Edi " Theisen " Your Realtor For Life" (Coldwell Banker, Conroy, Marable & Holleman)

Chuck, great post about forgiving. It's a terrible burden to carry when you can't forgive. Excess baggage.

04/25/2008 06:47 PM

by Bob Cumiskey, Your Sun City Center Realtor (A 1 Connection Realty, Inc.)

Chuck, I think I ran across this today for a reason. It's something all of us can relate to but we need to be reminded of it on a regular basis. THANK YOU!

04/26/2008 09:49 AM

by Pam Faulkner-Faulkner House Redesign Stager-N. VA-Fairfax & Loudoun Co. (Faulkner House Interior Redesign)

Here is a great forgiveness post I wanted to share.... Core Coaching Messages #1 Nobody's Perfect, Forgive Yourself and Start Again! ...its about forgiving yourself.

04/27/2008 01:18 AM

by Chuck Carstensen (Re/max Associates Plus inc)

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