Loving Life The Way It Is

26th June, 2010 - Posted by Jan Matney - 2 Comments

Recently I was processing my feelings about aging and death, allowing myself to cry and to face myself full on.  I had been hiding out–believing I could separate my grief from the rest of my life, thereby having a happier life. When I felt my feelings, the opposite of what I anticipated happened.  Instead of being covered » Read More

The Forgiveness Project

10th June, 2010 - Posted by Jan Matney - 2 Comments

More than once I’ve been impacted by Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you want to see”.  His words help me remember that when I forgive, I am contributing to peace.  I am being what I want to see. When I’m reactive, I judge and condemn–becoming icy toward others in my own subtle way.  In a reactive state of mind, I wonder if forgiveness » Read More