Comments on: Are Some Things too Hard to Forgive? http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/ Practical inspiration. For a happier life Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:30:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dans http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-6502 Dans Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:49:05 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-6502 its a wonderfull subject, friendship are for today thanx. its a wonderfull subject, friendship are for today thanx.

]]> By: Trent M. http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-6206 Trent M. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:01:22 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-6206 I am very bad about keeping grudges and letting the bitterness within "marrinate". I truly do find some things too hard to forgive. And it certainly doesn't help when I'm not evn trying to. The story of the Biehls is certainly inspiring, and very insightful. I have always known that keeping a grudge, not forgiving, has a more negative effect on me than forgiving them and releasing that negative energy. However, I could just not let go because I'm afraid that they'll do it again (whoever it is or whatever the situation may be). Thank you for writing this article, I will now try to forgive and be forgiving from now on. I am very bad about keeping grudges and letting the bitterness within “marrinate”.
I truly do find some things too hard to forgive. And it certainly doesn’t help when I’m not evn trying to.
The story of the Biehls is certainly inspiring, and very insightful.
I have always known that keeping a grudge, not forgiving, has a more negative effect on me than forgiving them and releasing that negative energy.
However, I could just not let go because I’m afraid that they’ll do it again (whoever it is or whatever the situation may be).
Thank you for writing this article, I will now try to forgive and be forgiving from now on.

]]> By: Worry Wart: I Can’t Do Anything, I’m too Busy Worrying About It | Billionaire Woman.com http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-1359 Worry Wart: I Can’t Do Anything, I’m too Busy Worrying About It | Billionaire Woman.com Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:09:33 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-1359 [...] about your actions. Sometimes you make mistakes, say the wrong thing, or embarrass yourself. You want others to forgive you, so you go over the situation in your mind over again (in an infinite loop!), trying to find a way [...] [...] about your actions. Sometimes you make mistakes, say the wrong thing, or embarrass yourself. You want others to forgive you, so you go over the situation in your mind over again (in an infinite loop!), trying to find a way [...]

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Mary Jaksch Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:41:42 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-185 @ K Stone Thank you for you comment! I'm happy that the Biehls know that their story is on this blog and that many people are reading it. It's good for them to be reminded that their story of suffering brings spiritual nourishment to many people. @ K Stone
Thank you for you comment!
I’m happy that the Biehls know that their story is on this blog and that many people are reading it. It’s good for them to be reminded that their story of suffering brings spiritual nourishment to many people.

]]> By: K Stone http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-183 K Stone Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:13:23 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-183 Thank you for this incredible story. I'm sure it will help me. Thank you for this incredible story. I’m sure it will help me.

]]> By: Ilchen Retief - Amy Biehl Founation SA http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Ilchen Retief - Amy Biehl Founation SA Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:08:13 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-153 Dear Mary Thank you for your article on the Biehl family and forgiveness. I work for the Amy Biehl Foundation in South Africa and would like to share with you what we do. The Amy Biehl Foundation is a non-profit organisation whose programmes are designed to develop and empower youth in the townships and contribute to community building efforts as a mechanism to reduce the levels of crime and violence in these areas and to give these children a brighter future. Our mission statement of "weaving a barrier against violence" is achieved by providing educational and cultural activities that offer students healthy alternatives to crime, drugs, sex, idleness and negative influences and unlocks their creative talent with the aim of giving them opportunities to become future leaders, entrepreneurs and well rounded citizens in a global society. Our programmes currently reach over 3,000 children every week, and include: After School Care , Sport including soccer, hockey, swimming and the first and only Golf Driving Range in a township, Music, Including Violin, Guitar, Recorder, Marimba, Choral Singing, and Brass Band, HIV / AIDS Peer Education, Greening and Environment, Creative Arts, Including Drama and Dance (Kwaito, Modern, Traditional and Ballet), Youth Reading Role Models & Prison Outreach. These programmes place a focus on the creative side of the children's brains, and supplement the shortcomings of the educational systems. There are great inadequacies in the impoverished township schools in which we work, creating a dire need for our programmes. During the course of the school day many students are not given the opportunity to tap into the creative side of their brain. Through our programmes we allow children to supplement what they learn during the course of the school day with creative programmes that let them express themselves and think freely in an imaginative environment. Providing these students with meaningful opportunities helps to grow the economy moving forward, as the next generation will be better equipped to deal with the challenges of tomorrow. The number of children we are able to reach is dependant on the amount of support we get. Funding and support is needed to continue and grow our vast array of programmes so we can continue our vision of providing a brighter future with greater opportunities for children from disadvantaged communities. Please also visit our website www.amybiehl.co.za for more information. Warm regards Ilchen Dear Mary

Thank you for your article on the Biehl family and forgiveness. I work for the Amy Biehl Foundation in South Africa and would like to share with you what we do.

The Amy Biehl Foundation is a non-profit organisation whose programmes are designed to develop and empower youth in the townships and contribute to community building efforts as a mechanism to reduce the levels of crime and violence in these areas and to give these children a brighter future. Our mission statement of “weaving a barrier against violence” is achieved by providing educational and cultural activities that offer students healthy alternatives to crime, drugs, sex, idleness and negative influences and unlocks their creative talent with the aim of giving them opportunities to become future leaders, entrepreneurs and well rounded citizens in a global society. Our programmes currently reach over 3,000 children every week, and include:

After School Care , Sport including soccer, hockey, swimming and the first and only Golf Driving Range in a township, Music, Including Violin, Guitar, Recorder, Marimba, Choral Singing, and Brass Band, HIV / AIDS Peer Education, Greening and Environment, Creative Arts, Including Drama and Dance (Kwaito, Modern, Traditional and Ballet), Youth Reading Role Models & Prison Outreach.

These programmes place a focus on the creative side of the children’s brains, and supplement the shortcomings of the educational systems. There are great inadequacies in the impoverished township schools in which we work, creating a dire need for our programmes. During the course of the school day many students are not given the opportunity to tap into the creative side of their brain. Through our programmes we allow children to supplement what they learn during the course of the school day with creative programmes that let them express themselves and think freely in an imaginative environment. Providing these students with meaningful opportunities helps to grow the economy moving forward, as the next generation will be better equipped to deal with the challenges of tomorrow.

The number of children we are able to reach is dependant on the amount of support we get. Funding and support is needed to continue and grow our vast array of programmes so we can continue our vision of providing a brighter future with greater opportunities for children from disadvantaged communities.

Please also visit our website http://www.amybiehl.co.za for more information.

Warm regards
Ilchen

]]> By: Rahul http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Rahul Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:11:09 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-139 Congratulations Mary! Great example of compassion, which needs to be practised all over. Big thank you to the Biehls, who through their strength & compassion, provide us with hope, and some very important lessons. Congratulations Mary!

Great example of compassion, which needs to be practised all over.

Big thank you to the Biehls, who through their strength & compassion, provide us with hope, and some very important lessons.

]]> By: CG Walters http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-138 CG Walters Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:12:32 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-138 Thank you, Mary, for this inspiring story. The positive effects of what the Biehls had the heart and spirit to introduce into our world surely does not stop in South Africa. Many blessings, CG Thank you, Mary, for this inspiring story. The positive effects of what the Biehls had the heart and spirit to introduce into our world surely does not stop in South Africa.
Many blessings,
CG

]]> By: Akemi http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Akemi Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:33:46 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-136 Great story. I had to quote this in my post <a href="http://gratitude-magic.com/2008/01/08/forgive-not-forget/" rel="nofollow">Forgive, Not Forget Akemi Great story. I had to quote this in my post Forgive, Not Forget

Akemi

]]> By: Kris http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Kris Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:32:26 +0000 http://goodlifezen.com/2007/12/24/are-some-things-too-hard-to-forgive/#comment-135 Congratulations on winning Mary, great post. Kris Congratulations on winning Mary, great post.

Kris

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