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Forgiveness — A Result Of The Healing Process Rather Than The Goal Or A Prerequisite To Healing

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

There is a tendency for those in recovery [from toxic parents/families] to fall into the blame game — blaming the toxic parents or family for any or all unfortunate circumstances in one’s life, not taking any accountability and responsibility at … Continue reading →

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Acceptance — Not Forgiveness — Is Much More Effective & Therapeutic

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

Forgiveness [of others], I have now come to believe, is earned. I do not believe that forgiveness is unconditional. The offender must offer a sincere apology, express and show a genuine desire to make amends, and demonstrate remorse and a … Continue reading →

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The You That Is Special

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

“In all the world there is nobody like you. Since the beginning of time, there has never been another person like you. Nobody has your smile. Nobody has your eyes, your nose, your hair, your hands, your voice. You are … Continue reading →

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Transcending My Rescuing Tendency — Thanks To Her Lack Of Apology

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

An apology, even a sincere, proper and adequate one, does not guarantee the restoration of the trust or relationship that was broken — especially more so when there isn’t any apology extended, when there’s no effort to make amends. Forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

I believe in second chances, but I also believe that not everyone deserves it. When we’ve been wronged, when we’ve been betrayed, when the trust was broken, whoever wronged us must earn back our trust. And we mustn’t give back our trust prematurely. … Continue reading →

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Stuck In The Mud: Season For Stillness

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

Indeed, there’s a Season, a Time and Timing for everything. It was time for me to be. To slow down. Rest. Relax. Self-care. Imagine. Dream. It wasn’t the time to do anything. No activity. No busyness that would later only … Continue reading →

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A Friendship Gone Bad

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

We all say things that we don’t mean. We all say things that we later regret. Things we could have put off for another time, a more opportune time. There are things, too, that are better left unsaid. After all, … Continue reading →

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It Is That Familiar Face Of Betrayal & Trust Once More

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

“Do you have a written contract?” It is the lawyer’s immediate reply when I consult her about the mess that I’m in. (As I shared in my previous post, the owner of the cottage didn’t fulfill her end of the … Continue reading →

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Love Is All We Need To Be

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

It’s been quite a while since I consulted divination cards. The recent experience that I had with the resort staff that caused me much distress — a truly major, pivotal episode in my journey — found me consulting Colette Baron-Reid’s … Continue reading →

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The ‘Breakup’

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Nadine Marie (Aligning With Truth)

“Why do I feel like I’m about to break up with someone?” I have this strong intuitive sense as I go through this major distressing episode in connection with my stay at this resort. I go through a gamut of … Continue reading →

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