Author Archives: Gabriela

Life with forgiveness

Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. (Paul Boese)

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How to forgive others

For sure you’ve heard how important is to forgive – ourselves and those who did wrong to us. I’m not going to focus now on why it’s so important, but anyhow there’s not so much to be said: you holding … Continue reading

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Why forgive

Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. (Buddha) Just forgive, let it go… Observe: the anger is not you.

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Who I am

Following my understanding of what I am (see a previous post), I could see there is also a “WHO am I?” needing an answer. In my readings and education I took, this “who” appeared with different names, depending on the … Continue reading

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The only chance to live

There are two days a year when you can’t do anything at all. One is yesterday, and the other one is tomorrow. Thus TODAY is the day to love, to learn, to live. (Unknown) Today is the only chance…

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What I am

Throughout the years, I kept running into different texts and authors saying that knowing who you are is a must in the process of growing. So I started wondering who am I? Of course I could answer with my name, … Continue reading

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Just accept

It may sound odd, but the fastest way to get to a new-and-improved situation is to make peace with your current situation. By making lists of the most positive aspects you can find about your current situation, you then release … Continue reading

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No “I have to”s

There’s nothing I (and you) HAVE TO do. Or be, or have, or feel… This HAVE TO is a mix of words who’s use increased, it appears to me, in direct proportion with the speed of the times we live. … Continue reading

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Happinness depends on…

Remember happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think. (Dale Carnegie) I would add… in other words, it depends on what you give attention to: the good side or the … Continue reading

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Of course I believe in Santa!

I was recently reading a magazine with a headline matching the season’s spirit: “He still believes in Santa!”. The article was featuring a well-known local artist who’s in his 40’s. Even if written with respect for the artist, the “catch” … Continue reading

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