Affirmation for October 15, 2009: Joan Lunden

Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life. ~Joan Lunden   Have a great Thursday.   Doug       Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

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deleted_user

so true! thanks for sharing.
deleted_user
deleted_user

Thank you...I am trying to \'let go\"...laughter and lightness would be a nice reprieve.
MaRhianna
MaRhianna

This is very true, but sometimes it\'s hard to forgive.
Thanks for sharing it with us
deleted_user
deleted_user

Inspiring words, however very hard to forgive when you do it so many times and continuously get stabbed in the back. :(
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...This is something I\'ll have to remember. It\'s also something I still need to work on.
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deleted_user

I agree totally..and practice it daily
deleted_user
deleted_user

So true, I love these words, thank you.
deleted_user
deleted_user

i have such a hard time with this...
deleted_user
deleted_user

letting things go is an increbile feeling and freeing for the soul. Love the quote
deleted_user
deleted_user

I can forgive others is myself I have a hard time not being angry with.
tattyhead184
tattyhead184

This is so true. I\'m having an anger issue at the moment.
deleted_user
deleted_user

this got my attention. my jaw is feeling heavy and i have an ongoing tension headache, regular headaches and a stiff neck.

in part this is caused by my stress, which is constant.
deleted_user
deleted_user

TRYING TO FORGIVE BOTH MYSELF AND OTHERS FOR THE ANGER HURT & RESENTMENT.IS A DAILY BATTLE FOR ME.I AM TRYING TO BE ASSERTIVE RATHER THAN MY OLD STAND BY OF PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE. JUST EASIER TO GIVE UP WHEN BEING CONTINUOUSLY PUT DOWN & USED.