Chapter 17: What To Do When Forgiveness Seems Too Difficult
Chapter Seventeen Mastering the Art of Forgiveness WHAT TO DO WHEN FORGIVENESS SEEMS TOO DIFFICULT By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course The work of forgiveness is often an unpopular activity that many begin but fail to complete. Some lose interest in further effort when our animosity fails to surrender quickly to our attempts […]
Chapter 16: Self-Forgiveness & Self-Acceptance
Chapter Sixteen Mastering the Art of Forgiveness SELF-FORGIVENESS & SELF-ACCEPTANCE By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course Much of our informal learning derives from moving through life through a process of trial and error. This means our learning curve will be filled with many partial successes and failures. There will be wins but probably […]
Chapter 15: Working with the Higher Life
Chapter fifteen Mastering the Art of Forgiveness Working with the Higher Life By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that push us to the limits of our abilities, tolerance, and endurance. When we are overwhelmed in this manner, some will retreat into defeat and resentment. Others believe impending […]
Chapter 14: Being Proactive versus Reactive
Chapter fourteen Mastering the Art of Forgiveness BEING PROACTIVE versus REACTIVE By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course Winston Churchill emphasized one of the problem-solving principles when he declared, “If we open a quarrel between the past and present, we shall find that we have lost the future.” He refers to the common tendency […]
Chapter 13: When We Feel Inadequate and Unworthy
Chapter Thirteen Mastering the Art of Forgiveness WHEN WE FEEL INADEQUATE & UNWORTHY By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course Forgiveness can become problematic when we are convinced that obnoxious people and situations have permanently damaged us. We may still operate effectively using our remaining strengths, but we have demonstrated that we cannot manage […]
Chapter 12: Our Blind Spots
Chapter Twelve Mastering the Art of Forgiveness Our Blind Spots By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course Blind spots are those gaps in our awareness, sensitivity, and concerns that allow us to think and act in ways that sabotage our welfare and annoy others. We may even be aware that we are upsetting some […]
Chapter 11: Repairing The Wounds to Our Self-Concept – Part II
Chapter Eleven Mastering the Art of Forgiveness REPAIRING THE WOUNDS TO OUR SELF-CONCEPT PART II By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course Preventing illnesses is always easier to achieve than trying to manage them once they have begun. Fortunately, we can learn to cultivate certain strengths and techniques that help preserve our health and […]
Chapter 10: The Wounds of Our Self-Concept – Part I
Chapter ten Mastering the Art of Forgiveness THE WOUNDS TO OUR SELF-CONCEPT PART I By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course What we believe about ourselves can profoundly impact our performance and mood. Talent and effort are still necessary for our success, but factors such as fear, distrust, or discouragement can control how well […]
Chapter 9: Wrong Interpretations of Our Experiences
Chapter Nine Mastering the Art of Forgiveness Wrong Interpretations of our experiences By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course The work of forgiveness can be exceptionally difficult when we have strong reasons to be angry about specific people and situations. Our unresolved grievances often generate recurring moods of anxiety, depression, and resentment which will […]
Chapter 8: Our Intentions & Expectations
Chapter Eight Mastering the Art of Forgiveness Our Intentions & Expectations By Dr. Robert Leichtman Listen to this course An old formula for achievement states that success results from preparation meeting opportunities. While this idea has much value, many fail to understand what it means to be prepared. This effort involves seeking adequate knowledge and […]