Love Heals All Wounds

“I’ve learned that love, not time, heals all wounds.”

-- Andy Rooney

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I know people who have been carrying around a grudge for a long, long time.   It is evident that time has not healed their wounds.  Somebody said something, did not say something, did something, or did not do something that has forever changed a relationship.  People expect that time will take care of things.  It does not!  Time does not really heal.  Time has a way of repressing things, but the hurt, disappointment, and/or rejection never completely go away with time alone.    

Time by itself does not heal a wound.  The prescription for healing a wound is the right amount of time and a strong dose of love.  If you feel that someone has done you wrong,  you’ll never fully heal until you find it in your heart to forgive.  True forgiveness is an act of love.  I do not subscribe to the old cliché “forgive and forget.”  I don’t believe that you can ever forget that a hurtful act took place, but if you truly forgive the person, then the act becomes insignificant. 

With 10 days into the new year we’ve had time to say good-bye to 2012.  Hopefully, we’ve welcomed 2013 with hopes and dreams for a better year.  It’s not possible to have a better year with old wounds that have yet to heal.  This year, I encourage you to add forgiveness to your New Years Resolution list - it's not too late.  There are so many things in life that we do not have control over.  But, one thing is for sure, we have control over home much love we wish to spread.  This year identify people in your life that you need to forgive and go to work on forgiving them.   You have the power to create a win/win situation; forgive someone and I guarantee you that you’ll make two people feel better in the process.

Remember, it is love that really heals all wounds!

It's your life: live it, love it, & celebrate it!
MJD

Leaving the Harbor

"A ship is safe in the harbor, but that is not what ships are built for."

- John A. Shedd

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A ship is meant to travel, be it with people or goods.  On some days a ship will meet turbulent seas, while on other days, the seas are idly calm.  Nonetheless, it is when a ship leaves the harbor that it fulfills it's purpose.   Like a ship, you won't be able to fulfill your purpose, if you never leave your harbor.  You'll never find new adventures or great opportunities if you're not willing to set sail. 

Today, pick something that will take you out of your comfort zone (the harbor).  You don't have to journey too far.  Just the willingness to leave the harbor marks the  beginning of the realization of your hopes, dreams, and desires. 

You're the captain of your own ship and you can take it anywhere you desire.  You were built for success.  However, like a ship, you cannot fulfill your purpose if you're not willing to leave the safety of the harbor.

In the words of Mark Twain," So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore.  Dream.  Discover."

Bon voyage!

Its your life: live it, love it & celebrate it!
MJD

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