People are not that hard to figure out. Just observe what they create. Creation comes from within andyou can only give what you have inside. This video illustrates the power that comes from determination and focus toward a positive outcome. If my granddaughter can do it – so can you! Enjoy and Share – From Grandpa Steve.
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Never Ask For Forgiveness Again

By Stephen Philip Walrath on

When I ask for forgiveness, saying or doing something that has caused pain or disjunction in a relationship, I am placing the burden of this relationship on the other person. If we say, “please forgive me” we are putting the future of this relationship onto a person who may or may not be ready to move on, forgive and forget. It wasn’t their issue to begin with!

When I am the offender, it is my job to be aware – acknowledge – move forward. It is my job to be aware of words and actions that may have caused pain or disconnection. I must acknowledge that pain with remorse and contrition. And move forward with kindness and love. It is not up to the other person to forgive. I do not deserve forgiveness.

My responsibility is to be aware how our words and actions echo to those around us. Forgiveness is a gift, not something to be asked of or expected from those we have offended. The gift will be explored in Part II !

Published in Articles, Pain and Relationships

Stephen Philip Walrath

Stephen is an author, teacher, and thought leader in human Value and Worth. He is the author of Thinking Out Loud - Uncovering An Extraordinary Life, Uncommon Sense for Unreasonable Times, Cultivating a Winner from Within, and a Divorced Parent's Guide to Seeing Your Kids.Stephen has traveled the world teaching Executive Leadership and Value skills on three continents to such companies as General Motors, Trek Bicycles Worldwide, FBI, U.S. Navel Academy, New Scotland Yard, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and hundreds more. Walrath is the Past President of Crime Stoppers International with responsibilities for over 1200 programs in 17 countries. He was the President of Great Radio Broadcasting, transforming a single AM radio station into 8 enterprises doing business in 3 countries, earning him the YMCA’s of America Key Leader Award. Stephen is married with three grown children and lives in southern Wisconsin. He and his wife, Gabriella, are proud shareholders of the Green Bay Packers.

Never Ask For Forgiveness Again

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