"How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself." --Publilius Syrus
We all have made mistakes on our journey. We have made bad decisions, said the wrong things, embarrassed ourselves, and even hurt other people. When we mess up, we should have a time to be remorseful and when warranted, we should try to fix things or apologize. During that time, we should be reflective and thoughtful. We should seek to learn a better way for the future so we do not repeat our mistakes. After that period of time, it is time to let it go. It becomes time to forgive yourself.
If you hold on to your wrong doings and continue to punish yourself, you are feeling sorry for yourself. Life is moving forward but you are stuck in one place. Eventually, you will begin dragging the people around you down. Your loved ones may reach out to pull you out of your wallowing but the weight of your self pity will bring an emotional strain on them.
Forgiveness is freedom. Learn that it is OK to forgive yourself. If you have hurt someone, throwing a pity party for yourself will not make them feel better. Changing your life and doing something positive for the greater good will.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Dear Lula Belle,
Who are you and where do your questions come from? -Curious
Dear Curious,
Honey, I am Lula Belle, giver of advice from the hills of North Georgia. I am simply a mother of five children juggling what life throws at me the best I can. I figure if I can survive raising teenagers while navigating through the terrible twos, that my two cents must be worth something! I have seen many miracles on my particularly interesting journey in life. I have plowed myself out of the stickiest of briar patches. So don't you go thinking that just because I am cute that I haven't had my share of life experiences.
As for the questions in my column, they come from folks just like you. Tell all your friends seeking advice to write to me! Check out the White County News each week and see if your question has been answered!
Warmest Wishes,
Lula Belle
P.O. Box 311
Cleveland, Georgia
30528
Who are you and where do your questions come from? -Curious
Dear Curious,
Honey, I am Lula Belle, giver of advice from the hills of North Georgia. I am simply a mother of five children juggling what life throws at me the best I can. I figure if I can survive raising teenagers while navigating through the terrible twos, that my two cents must be worth something! I have seen many miracles on my particularly interesting journey in life. I have plowed myself out of the stickiest of briar patches. So don't you go thinking that just because I am cute that I haven't had my share of life experiences.
As for the questions in my column, they come from folks just like you. Tell all your friends seeking advice to write to me! Check out the White County News each week and see if your question has been answered!
Warmest Wishes,
Lula Belle
P.O. Box 311
Cleveland, Georgia
30528
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Need adice? Then ask Lula Belle by sending your questions to: asklulabelle@windstream.net. My column is published in the White County News weekly. Check it out. You may just find the answer you have been looking for.
Thought for the day:
"Fear is that little dark room where negatives are developed."
-- Michael Pritchard
Thought for the day:
"Fear is that little dark room where negatives are developed."
-- Michael Pritchard
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