Suzanne E. Harrill

Winter 2016

This Month's Issue:

Why Affirmations Are So Powerful

By Suzanne Harrill

Why Saying "I'm Sorry" Isn't Enough

By Denise O’Doherty

The Eyes to See and The Ears to Hear: 
A Spiritual Journey
of Re-Discovery

by Alexander Dunlop

Poetry

Goodies

Enlighten Up

Greetings from the Editor:

Your Birthday Is a Great Time to Make Resolutions

We have gotten in the habit on New Year’s Eve to set resolutions or goals to initiate positive changes in our life style. It is common to hear myself say what many others do, “I chose to eat wiser, exercise more, and take note of and reduce stressors in my day.” Many jokingly say they don’t want to disappoint themselves so never make resolutions anymore.

Actually any day of the year is a great time to make a promise to yourself. Whenever you determine a change in attitude, a habit, or a pattern, it is in order to set an intention. Intentions move us in the direction of our goals. Why not spend a few moments with yourself right now to see where you might move in a more positive direction. Or, wait until your birthday.

Fortunate Blessings,

Suzanne

P.S. I began this newsletter in 2003. Since then I have written many articles. I am including 3 of my favorites:

The Choice: Divorce as an Escape or Completion
By Suzanne E. Harrill

 Are You Already in the Right Place?
By Suzanne E. Harrill

If I Knew the Big Picture, I would Not Feel Like a Victim
By Suzanne E. Harrill

Personal Growth

Why Affirmations Are So Powerful

By Suzanne Harrill

My curiosity about life, wanting to understand human behavior, and desiring to solve my own problems led me to many wise teachers who showed me the way out of my limited perceptions of life. One such concept that significantly improved my experience of life was to use affirmations – positive words to counter negative conditioning. Affirmations can improve self-talk, refine beliefs, and change awareness and they did in my case with much determination through time. Affirmations are an important way to grow your world larger to include being emotionally healthy and strong...

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Poetry

Survivor

By Jacqueline Shuler

Choosing Me

By Reverend Cynthia James

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Special Offer

Seed Thoughts for Loving Yourself

By Suzanne E. Harrill

MONTHLY ON LINE AFFIRMATIONS.  Affirmations to support self-esteem and spiritual growth now available in monthly installments. From Seed Thoughts for Loving Yourself, Cultivating the Garden of Your Mind Day by Day.

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Personal Growth

Why Saying "I'm Sorry" Isn't Enough

By Denise O’Doherty

Have you ever had trouble letting go and moving on when another apologizes? When another learns they have offended you or hurt your feelings, then say, “I’m sorry,” what gets in the way of being able to let it go? If you have trouble forgiving another, chances are that you don't feel the person apologizing has a clue of how much the offense hurt you. Listen to what you are thinking and feeling. Maybe you are thinking, "What are you sorry for? That I got hurt and angry or because you really feel remorse and believe you have done something wrong?"

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Personal Experience

The Eyes to See and The Ears to Hear:  A Spiritual Journey of Re-Discovery

by Alexander Dunlop

I read playing cards for a living. And, if you had told me that one day my profession would be what Gypsies used to do, I would’ve told you you’re crazy. I’m a Harvard graduate and former Wall Street consultant.  I’ve also worked as a Director of Marketing for a software company and I later co-founded and co-directed a successful holistic health center in Manhattan. But, behind and underneath the business of my life, what motivated me and drove me to the ends of the Earth was my spiritual quest for meaning...

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Enlighten Up   --    Humor

The Truth About Science

Inner Strength

The Wrong Last Rites

Sarah Finkel

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Goodies

Sayings to Make You Think

No Food is Healthy

10 Other Commandments

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