Posted in HOME, tagged ann marquette, Christmas, forgive, forgiveness, God the Father, God's gifts, greatest gift, happy birthday, Jesus, joy, Love, peace on December 24, 2020| 7 Comments »
The greatest gift of all is God’s gift to us, His son Jesus. Thank you God, and Happy Birthday Jesus.
Remembering that He was born to give the gift of His life for our sins…that we are forgiven…let us give ourselves and others the gift of forgiveness.
It is “Time for Letting Go” https://amarquette333.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/time-for-letting-go/ and you will be richly blessed.
Posted in heart, Musings, tagged ann marquette, Covid time, forgiveness, God, hurt, Love, Mind, our thoughts, Reflections, spirit on July 21, 2020| 8 Comments »
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Having this strange time, due to Covid-19 quarantining, gives us the opportunity to reflect, and dream.
My thoughts go to how important it is to love and forgive. To love everyone, no matter what. We may not like what some people do or think; some of their choices, but they are still God’s children.
I wonder who in my life I might have hurt in some way. It is probably everyone who is or was in my life. How do I ask for forgiveness when I don’t know what I may have said or done to hurt them? Maybe it’s what I didn’t do or say.
Turning the tables, I wonder who I might have forgotten to forgive, even if only for a perceived hurt. Thinking about that, how many of us have made bad choices in our lives and never realized how those choices my have had ripple affects in the lives of others.
Our thoughts, our words are powerful and can affect others even if we and they don’t realize it.
That is when we really need to lovingly forgive others, in our hearts, minds, and spirits. Remember God forgives and loves us all.
Posted in Whatever, tagged blessings, Christ, Christmas, forgiveness, Gift, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality on December 25, 2019| 4 Comments »
The greatest gift of all is God’s gift to us, His son Jesus. Thank you God, and Happy Birthday Jesus.
Remembering that He was born to give the gift of His life for our sins…that we are forgiven…let us give ourselves and others the gift of forgiveness.
It is “Time for Letting Go” https://amarquette333.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/time-for-letting-go/ and you will be richly blessed.
Posted in Whatever, tagged blessings, Christ, Christmas, forgiveness, Gift, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality on December 19, 2013| 8 Comments »
The greatest gift of all time is God’s gift to us of His son Jesus. Thank you God, and Happy Birthday Jesus.
Now remembering that He was born to give the gift of His life for our sins…that we are forgiven…let us give ourselves and others the GREAT GIFT OF FORGIVENESS.
It is “Time for Letting Go” https://amarquette333.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/time-for-letting-go/ and you will be richly blessed.
Posted in Whatever, tagged blessings, Christmas, forgiveness, Gift, God, Inspiration, Jesus on December 25, 2012| 2 Comments »
The greatest gift of all time is God’s gift to us of His son Jesus. Thank you God, and Happy Birthday Jesus.
Remembering that He was born to give the gift of His life for our sins…that we are forgiven…let us give ourselves and others the gift of forgiveness. It is “Time for Letting Go” https://amarquette333.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/time-for-letting-go/ and you will be richly blessed.
Posted in Musings, tagged 2012, AHA moment, blogging, Employment, forgiveness, God, gratitude, Inspiration, Job Hunt, thanks, writing on May 6, 2012| 14 Comments »
White Tulips by ann marquette
This morning started strange as I woke early from a stressful dream. Thankfully I went back to finish my night in a restful sleep.
As I was enjoying my morning coffee, the A Ha moment arrived. I realized a major shift, or turn on my path of transition, and the path God has been guiding me toward. More like a message that God was telling me I had made a couple good turns in the right direction. It is with much gratitude for His guidance that I am making the transitions.
I have known for a long time that God wants me to write, and there is a special place he wants me to be. I realized a few months ago that there is a part of me needing change before some of that journey can come to pass.
Some of the healing has happened recently. Forgiveness is a huge need in our lives, and doing so will open doors for us we would not have imagined. Forgiving also heals us. In addition to forgiving others, we need to forgive ourselves for any wrongs we have done to others. I’ve asked God to tell me if there is anyone I forgot to forgive. Not hearing anything in that direction, I asked to be shown any wrongs I have done to others, even if they were unintentional. He showed me three. I did apologize, and in the process I grew and changed some more. I have been working most of my life to be a better person, to be the person God wants me to be.
I have been out of a paying job for almost two years. Whenever I would get His message to keep writing, I would smile and say “sounds great, but it doesn’t pay me!” Figuring I needed to find another source of income to supplement another source, I attended many networking meetings, did job searches and applied for jobs. I had interviews and almost joyfully accepted not being offered the jobs. Truthfully, I did not want to get back into the typical corporate world as I’d been in for many years.
Some friends, those not in my position, would “suggest” that I should go out and get any job, no matter what. Other unemployed would hear the same thing. And the constant question “Well, how is the job hunt going?”
Like the majority of unemployed since our economy crashed, we realized this time was a gift. While sharing good news and blessings in our networking sessions, we would tell of opportunities to help family and/or friends in need. Had we been working we would not have been available. We also shared our journey to find that which would not just provide an income, but work that would bring us joy by doing something we love, something we feel good about which would be of value to others, to our world. It was time to also evaluate the kind of culture, working environment we would enjoy, where we would thrive and blossom.
One time I mentioned my dream work environment to someone who is in a rather high-powered job and very “professional” environment and she told me that there is no such place like I described. Actually there are places like that which I know of and heard about.
The staffing agency which has gotten me work before called a couple of weeks ago telling me of a part-time job they thought I might like. I said yes when they asked if they could submit my resume. Shortly after I was invited to interview with the company. A couple of hours after my interview the agency called to say the company wanted me. I started last Monday and it is the kind of environment I have been wanting. It is a small office, but with some staff who work from other locations. They are a great group of people who really care about each other. The culture is more casual and easy going; and it is only one mile from where I live.
Although the job is for some administrative help, they were excited and chose me because I am a writer and have proofreading skills. So, the best part is a chance I may be able to turn the job into doing that which would engage me more in my writing life.
Thank you God for your blessings.
Posted in Musings, PostADay 2011, tagged ann marquette, Christmas, forgiveness, New Year, postaday 2011 on December 8, 2011| 3 Comments »
It is a tough time for millions of Americans with the crummy economy and terrible housing market. So many of us are looking for paying jobs and/or trying to sell a house for more than what we owe on them.
On top of that it is the holiday season…Christmas and the New Year. Many people find this a sadder time because they are alone. Many cannot buy gifts for their families, or friends…and can’t even afford to send cards.
I’m hearing more people feeling really bad, and when getting into deeper conversation with them it turns out they have been very angry at others who hurt them in some way.
I asked if they could find it in their hearts to forgive those people. They feel so strongly about the wrong done to them, they say there is no way they can forgive. My heart breaks for them.
There are many stories of people who have such anger and sometimes even hate for the offender, and they find themselves with troubled lives and health issues. There are many stories of those who found it in their hearts to FORGIVE those who hurt them. They may not forget what happened, but the FORGIVING and LETTING GO gave them peace within themselves. They found their lives turned around for the better, including better health.
Who are you angry with and why? Find the courage, with love in your heart to forgive and let go.
https://amarquette333.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/time-for-letting-go/
Wishing you peace and love within your heart and a very blessed and happy Christmas.
Posted in Articles, PostADay 2011, tagged Anger, ann marquette, fear, forgive, forgiveness, healing, hurt, Inspiration, Let Go, Letting Go, peace, People, postaday 2011, pride, Relationships, Sadness on June 16, 2011| 4 Comments »
The first words I think of are pride, fear, hurt, anger, lack of courage. Either one or more could be reason(s) for anyone to find it hard to forgive. It is especially hard to forgive someone face to face. Whether we do it in person, by letter, or deep within our heart, it is important to forgive, not for the other person’s sake, but for our own. It is important that we forgive with love in our heart, and once we do then we must also LET GO of any and all negative feelings about the issue. It is amazing how free and peaceful it is after forgiving and Letting Go ~~
Anytime is a great time to give this gift, not only to the other person(s), but also to ourselves. Time for healing.
One of the most painful things we have to do in our lives is Letting Go.
Sometimes it is Letting Go of things…material things which mean a lot to us, because of sentimental value.
It may mean Letting Go of feelings. When we hold sadness inside, and try to mask it with only a show of happiness, it is better to feel the sadness so it washes through us then Let it Go. A good cry can be cleansing.
One of the best things to do in our lives is Letting Go of anger and hurt caused by others. We need to find it in our hearts to forgive lovingly. The anger and hurt we hold inside only poisons us, and causes us to allow that person or persons to control our feelings. I have heard of people who have been hurt far worse than I could ever imagine, yet they found it in their hearts to forgive, with love, and let go. They found freedom within that allowed them to soar like an eagle. I have found peace by forgiving others who have hurt me, and I pray they have found peace within themselves.
Sometimes, we have to let go of someone we care for very deeply when we realize that person does not care for us in the same way. Maybe it is best to leave them remembering us with whatever kind of feeling they do have for us. It may not be possible to hide our own deeper feelings for that person, which could make their life uncomfortable. Letting Go may be the best gift we can give them because they may realize how we feel, yet care enough not to want to hurt us.
Even when we know a relationship is not right, on both sides, or one person has a doubt about it, it is hard to let go of something that seems secure. We often accept less than the best because we can’t bear to let go.
There are occasions when we feel something wonderful for someone, but we don’t express it for fear of being rejected. Sometimes our feelings will be rejected. Yet, what if we withhold it from the one person who could very well be that One Special Someone in our lives and they too have been afraid to express their true feelings, or don’t even realize their true feelings yet! How sad that we may miss The Best for fear of Letting Go of the expression of those feelings.
Whatever the reason, or situation, it is never easy Letting Go.
©December 19, 2007
Posted in Articles, tagged Anger, caring, forgiveness, Inspiration, Letting Go, Love, peace, Person, Relationship, Sadness on December 20, 2010| 12 Comments »
Christmas is a great time to give this gift, not only to the other person(s), but also to ourselves. Time for healing.
One of the most painful things we have to do in our lives is Letting Go.
Sometimes it is Letting Go of things…material things which mean a lot to us, because of sentimental value.
It may mean Letting Go of feelings. When we hold sadness inside, and try to mask it with only a show of happiness, it is better to feel the sadness so it washes through us then Let it Go. A good cry can be cleansing.
One of the best things to do in our lives is Letting Go of anger and hurt caused by others. We need to find it in our hearts to forgive lovingly. The anger and hurt we hold inside only poisons us, and causes us to allow that person or persons to control our feelings. I have heard of people who have been hurt far worse than I could ever imagine, yet they found it in their hearts to forgive, with love, and let go. They found freedom within that allowed them to soar like an eagle. I have found peace by forgiving others who have hurt me, and I pray they have found peace within themselves.
Sometimes, we have to let go of someone we care for very deeply when we realize that person does not care for us in the same way. Maybe it is best to leave them remembering us with whatever kind of feeling they do have for us. It may not be possible to hide our own deeper feelings for that person, which could make their life uncomfortable. Letting Go may be the best gift we can give them because they may realize how we feel, yet care enough not to want to hurt us.
Even when we know a relationship is not right, on both sides, or one person has a doubt about it, it is hard to let go of something that seems secure. We often accept less than the best because we can’t bear to let go.
There are occasions when we feel something wonderful for someone, but we don’t express it for fear of being rejected. Sometimes our feelings will be rejected. Yet, what if we withhold it from the one person who could very well be that One Special Someone in our lives and they too have been afraid to express their true feelings, or don’t even realize their true feelings yet! How sad that we may miss The Best for fear of Letting Go of the expression of those feelings.
Whatever the reason, or situation, it is never easy Letting Go.
©December 19, 2007
Posted in Articles, tagged Alzheimer's disease, Assisted living, childhood, forgiveness, habits, Happiness, heart, Joyce Meyer, mother, traits, Transformation, understanding on November 16, 2010| 5 Comments »
I don’t remember ever wanting to be someone else. But, I was always insecure and lacking of self-confidence. Over the years since my early 20’s I have worked at becoming a better person, and different from my mother.
So many children grow up to have many of the same traits and habits of their parents. Even though some parents are not bad people, some of us have seen our parents act in ways we don’t care to emulate. I am one of those.
As I grew older I gradually realized why my mother said and did the things which hurt me. She had things happen to her which affected her deeply. She did not understand herself and could not even admit she acted the way she did to me and my brother.
Thankfully my understanding gave way to forgiveness. My heart went out to her when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, even though we had never grown close. My brother and I eventually had to put her in an Alzheimer’s assisted living home. That was so sad. She really did deserve a better life than she had, and a happier last few years. She passed into Heavenly peace in April this year.
On January 1st this year I made the decision to spend this year working on my own transformation. I want to be the kind of person God wants me to be. I knew I wanted to develop better habits, improve myself physically, mentally, and spiritually. It won’t happen over night, but with daily working on the various changes even at least one of them each day I will get there.
Yesterday (November 15, 2010) I heard Joyce Meyer ask the question “Are you happy with yourself, or trying to be someone else?” It was an AH HA moment for me as I thought about my own personal answer.
There have been many things I’ve not liked about myself. Yet today, as I think of the progress I’ve made over the years and I realize, I do like myself. I’m proud of how far I’ve come over the many years to become a better person, gaining wisdom, and I hope a more loving heart.
I don’t want to be someone else. I just want to be me, who I am meant to be. I am happy with myself ~ and even happier with each accomplishments along the way to a better me.
November 15, 2010
Ann Marquette 