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**Medicine of Forgiveness by Anita Sanchez, PhD
Forgiveness is a life-affirming, conscious act of power, not weakness, because the forgiver holds and uses this power to free and heal all those involved, both victim and perpetrator, so both can become whole human beings again. This tremendous power to forgive the unforgivable is beyond letting go. It is actually a reintegration and formation of a new, healthy, and whole relationship with the self and others. The steps taken in
the forgiveness process may vary, but its purpose is based not just on morals or ethics but also on the desire to not hold on to the anger and instead move forward and evolve.
Forgiveness can then be understood as a spiritual practice as taught by the Elders. We all have a choice: We can use violence, both physical and emotional, to control and exert power over someone or something, or we can choose another way. We
have an opportunity to choose a way that brings harmonious development and the harmonious connection among all of us through spiritual practice, calling on our higher selves, our beliefs, and our actions in something greater.
For many indigenous people, that “something greater” is our Mother Earth, who affirms our place as part of a huge expanse of life. Taking the time to appreciate and be with nature is an important spiritual practice, opening our minds and hearts to forgive. Walking on Mother Earth, breathing in the oxygen, feeling the sunshine and the rain, you are receiving her grace and loving hug, the reassurance that we are part of something larger, that we are supported as we walk our higher spiritual path of letting go and forgiving.
Remember, medicine is anyone or anything that brings into alignment the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical realm. The Elders are tradition bearers and healers with particular medicines to bring wholeness, and one of these medicines is the gift of the power of forgiveness.
You can approach anything unforgivable that you’ve experienced. It could be some unforgivable personal hurt, collective trauma, or transgression against nature, people, and spirit in the world. You can prepare to use the medicine of forgiving the unforgivable by choosing to consciously and deeply invest your energy looking toward what you most want, like the flower looks toward the sun for growth and nourishment.
Close your eyes and allow a vision to arise that paints a picture or a deep feeling of the way you want your world to be in the presence of heartfelt forgiveness. You can deepen this vision if you write it down, draw it, allow images from nature to anchor your vision, and fill your heart with this new, freeing possibility.
You imagine this ideal world and allow yourself to be drawn toward it, for it to light your way forward. The vision can become so strong that it pulls you into it, transforming the unforgivable and your relationship to it. As you practice, you will find that you are supported in forgiving the unforgivable by living in that vision of the wholeness of you and all your relations.
Author's Bio:
Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., Aztec and Mexican-American, is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach, and author of the international best-selling book, “The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times” (Simon & Schuster). She bridges indigenous teachings with the latest science to inspire and equip women and men to enjoy meaningful, empowered lives and careers. For more information and to download the free song that is based on the book, visit www.FourSacredGifts.com. For information on Anita's diversity training, see consulting website www.SanchezTennis.com.




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Peace Lab

LABoratory ~ Does: experiments, investigations, research, and exploration... with emergent designs …
LAByrinth ~ Is: one winding, irregular, peaceful path, and personal experience... of spirit...

This is a page about an old idea whose time has come....

See Also: Peace Resource Page

Playing in a PEACE LAB

The Peace Labyrinth©

Namasté

On this Special Day, we would LOVE YOUR COLLABORATION AND PARTICIPATION on this quest…

The VISION for the Peace Lab is “Peace with Everything, and Everything with Peace.” ~ Lama Gangchen

We are envisioning a powerful step for Humanity Rising forward and upward by exploring what the Peace Lab can develop. We are on a quest to uncover a new definition of a mystery that is waiting to be solved for humanity and life on our planet. The PEOPLE are investigating and creating peace.

When you have any ideas that could bring peace in any manner, anywhere, anytime, please apply it and then share it ~ with us too…

What does the word “peace” mean to me? How is it changing /evolving? How is peace showing up in my life right now? Where do I see peace as an active and vibrant LifeForce? What situations and places are calling out for the LifeForce of peace? What unexamined beliefs and assumptions do I have regarding peace?

When we take some responsibility for being the Peace where we are, we are then models for others to follow ~ the ripples begin with us!

Together we fly more easily ~ like the two wings of a bird… :) The Peace Lab practices/programs dramatically reduces violence, recidivism, and wars… We get what we focus upon. Let's share our ideas and expertise. Shalom

Lots of Love,

K. A. Krueger Inspirit member, Peace Lab

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"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." ~Chief Seattle Peace Labyrinth© Peace Train ~ https://youtu.be/bwOscsBm2dk


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Swift Networks Wheel

Areas of Influence for Living Peace

Each of the areas listed below can have profound influences on internal and external states of peace. For purposes of our Peace Lab, the links for each area will connect the reader with examples that advance the cause of peace.

  1. EDUCATION ~ curriculum for the multi intelligence development of humanity. Let Love be the teacher. ~ Rumi.
  2. SPIRITUALITY/RELIGION ~ conversations for building bridges within and across philosophical, spiritual, and ethical beliefs
  3. RELATIONSHIPS ~ building life giving relationships within families, workplace, and communities
  4. ECONOMY ~ Circular/Donut
  5. ARTS ~ Uplifting and positive inspirations, eg. Touched by an Angel, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Dream the Impossible Dream, Imagine, Stairway to Heaven, Father and Son,seeing life from all sides as exemplified in this depiction, etc.
  6. GOVERNANCE ~ ideas for building more cooperation and inclusion into governance.
  7. MEDIA ~ Empowering Communications, Positive and uplifting programming. Will Smith.
  8. ENVIRONMENT~ Paul Hawken
  9. JUSTICE ~
  10. HEALTH ~ available for ALL. Holistic, homeopathy, various healing modalities experimented/researched with allopathy when needed,
  11. SCIENCE ~ Neal DeGrasse Tyson, Greg Braden, Bruce Lipton.
  12. RESOURCES ~ Share The World’s Resources
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Some ideas for stimulating our SOCIETY in the area of character consciousness

  • The television/movie industry could have movie themes illustrating character trait(s). Older examples of successful series on American TV was, Touched by an Angel; or the movie, Remember the Titans. A set of 52 character traits could be spread out for one a week, to focus upon.
  • The Print Media could emphasis the character traits daily, weekly or monthly with a feature article/story/page. More positive news about what is working. And heart opening stories…
  • The Art Scene could have murals developed for the cities illustrating particular character traits. Students at all levels could be the artists that paint murals around the schools, and cities, thus empowering them to manifest the qualities depicted while developing their artistic vision and self-worth.
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Tools

Here are a few helpful tools for co-creating spaces for peace to emerge.

  1. Listening
  3. Forgiveness
  5. Breathwork


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