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From Forgiveness Into Oneness
I've been thinking about close of the year 2012. I usually think of the close of the year as a time for reflection and gratitude.
But what came to me in this morning's meditation was the topic of forgiveness. I thought to myself - I'm not holding any grudges. I can't think of anyone I'm displeased with. Why forgiveness?
What I felt was the need for forgiving any place inside where my heart is seeing anything or anyone as separate from the Universal Oneness - as separate from myself. Where am I not seeing the Face of God in anyone or anything? This highlighted a few areas that might need some attention.
What we see in the world is seen through our filters - colored by our thoughts, perceptions, beliefs and emotions. Therefore we, in a sense, choose what we witness. In everything we see there is light and darkness. Within it all is the Face of God, the Universal Oneness. We are not separate from anything we see. What we see is a reflection of ourselves and therefore a part of ourselves.
Wherever I see anyone or anything as separate from myself, wherever I see anyone or anything as other than the Face of God, this is a signal to me that my heart is turned away from witnessing the Divine, the Universal Oneness. I am witnessing my own ego, my judgments, my fears, and creating a separateness between myself and Spirit. When I tune into my body, I can usually identify this as a tightening and closed feeling around my heart.
Forgiveness brings a returning - away from the witnessing of my ego self to the witnessing of the Universal Oneness. Forgiveness brings me to recognize my connection with all things. To forgive my judgments of others - wherever I see anything in anyone other than a manifestation of the Divine - means to turn my heart away from myself and toward my connection to Spirit. Then I will see them too as a part of the Universal Oneness, as a part of myself.
I encourage you to take time to reflect upon the year 2012. If you notice places in yourself where you are holding judgments, fears, grudges, anger, resentment - these are all signs of holding on to past hurts and disappointments.
I encourage you to take this time to reflect on forgiveness. Call to the Divine and ask for help to let go of the past and return your witnessing to the One. Ask for support to see your reflections of 2012 through the filters of Divine Love, Compassion, Forgiveness, Beauty and Peace.
If you find you need guidance in this process, please contact me. I have several options available to help you along your path.
May we all live as One.
Blessings, and
Have a Joyful Day!
Debra Graugnard
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Now enrolling for "2013: One Month at a Time"
Well, we made it through 2012! With the ushering in of the Light of the New Year, my friend, Donna Jamila Crews, and I invite you to make 2013 a year of personal evolution and fulfillment. It's time to get serious about having the life you want - and to have fun and loving support doing it.
Beginning January 2013, we're offering a new program: "2013: One Month at a Time"
"2013: One Month at a Time" will provide you with
- Personalized guidance to set intentions that are aligned with your body, mind, heart and your connection to Spirit.
- Individual help to break your goals into bite-sized pieces that are chewable and digestible according to your own inner guidance.
- Simple tools, tips and techniques for meeting the challenges and overcoming obstacles that arise along the way.
- Merciful accountability by a small group of travelers, making their journeys with you - you are not alone!
- Loving encouragement, support and compassion at every step.
- A right-sized team - on your side - to celebrate your successes every week!
We offer all of this plus we limit the group size to a maximum of six people to ensure individual attention and create a nest of safety and trust. For more info and registration, visit the website.
Of course, you're always welcome to contact us. Reply to this email or use the contact form on the website.
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Wishing you a Happy and Successful 2013!
Now is a time for reflection, forgiveness, gratitude and new intentions. It's also a time of Hope.  I'm wishing for you and your loved ones a most blessed future - a fulfilling, healthful life. Be in peace, love and joy. If you find this information helpful, please share this newsletter with the people you care about. Comments, questions, suggestions? I'd love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Debra Graugnard
Joyfully Living Wellness
P.S. If you're feeling called to join our support program, 2013: One Month at a Time, let us know as soon as possible, or better yet, register online. We're limiting this program to six people in order to give personalized individual attention. We expect this program will fill quickly, so don't delay.
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Holistic Hints
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The New Year is upon us, and it's a time for setting intentions and goals for the coming year - your New Year's Resolutions.
So often people set goals that are important and admirable, but maybe they try to bite off a little more than they can chew in one bite. Within a month or two, they choke, get frustrated and give up.
Does this sound familiar to you? If so, try breaking your intentions into bite-sized pieces. Chew them one at a time, allowing each one to digest a bit before you take the next bite.
But it could take forever this way, right? Who has the focus to stay with an intention for that long in a world of instant gratification?
Taking a little longer is better than throwing in the towel after a month or two - or getting sidetracked by life itself and losing focus.
I recommend finding a support program to help you stay on track - yes, I'll plug our new program here, "2013: One Month at a Time."
Whether you choose our program or another, I recommend finding one with these features. See more info in this email and on the website.
Unless you're Benjamin Button, you're not getting any younger. Yet even if you have only a short time left, your heart still seeks fulfillment - it's our human nature.
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COMING SOON!!
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NEW WEBSITE with
FREE EBOOK & VIDEO!!
I've been working on a new website that will focus on delivering programs to help you manage and heal stress and stress-related eating and digestive dysfunction.
I'm so very excited to be bringing this out beginning January 2013!!
With the new website launch, I will be offering a free Ebook and Guided Meditation video with downloadable audio. The Ebook is "Unlocking the Hidden Messages Behind Stress and Digestion." The Guided Meditation follows, guiding you to connect with your body, create a place of stillness and learn to listen to your body's subtle messages - finding the keys to unlocking the hidden messages behind your stress and digestion.
Look for website announcement and ebook offer coming soon!!
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Hi, I'm Debra Graugnard, Spiritual Healing Practitioner, Nationally Certified Licensed Massage Therapist and Nationally Certified Colon Hydrotherapist. I hold Masters of Divinity in Spiritual Healing & Counseling with a focus on healing the body with foods, food relationships and proper eating habits. I am passionate about helping you to recognize and care for your body, both inside and out, as the sacred vessels of you soul and spirit. I look forward to serving you. |
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