MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

March 21, 2011 - Issue 114

 

Forgiveness - A Great Health Supplement

 

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Dear ,
   
John Image Welcome to Issue 114.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships.
  
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FORGIVENESS
In my coaching practice the subject of forgiveness sometimes surfaces ... people have felt wronged in their work life, e.g. getting fired, getting humiliated, working for a dysfunctional company or boss, having an ungrateful employee quit without notice.  Of course, in our personal and family relationships we can easily feel wronged.  These hurts can become deep seeded resentments.

POWER OF FORGIVENESS

The Harvard Women's Health report lists these benefits to the person who does the forgiving.

1.  Reduced stress
2.  Reduced blood pressure
3.  Greater happiness because you take responsibility for your own happiness

And I add:

4.  You will laugh more
5.  People will like you better

EXERCISE
Forgiveness is a skill to be practiced, so let's start.  You can forgive a big hurt or start with a smaller hurt.  Remember the person you are forgiving does not necessarily have to be alive or present.  You may want to forgive someone in person, in a letter, or in your heart.  I congratulate you for working on this skill.  Of course, I am available to assist. I would like to hear your positive results.

 

 

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"The weak can never forgive.  Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."

- Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

 

"When I was a child I prayed and prayed for a new bicycle.  I finally figured God doesn't work that way.  So I stole one and asked God for forgiveness."

    - Unknown Humorist

 


JOHN'S REVISED BIO
John has owned several businesses, is an attorney, and has practiced in the estate and business areas.  In addition, he coaches businesses owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are considering a career move or retirement.  He is also a life coach.

John Gordon

John S. Gordon Business and Life Coach

 

P.O. Box 22648

Kansas City, MO 64113

 

(816) 213-0125