Teen Life Coaching Message

The Movement of Forgiveness...

Hello All,

To forgive, or not to forgive? How many of you are in a place just like me where you can or cannot forgive? I am in my 40's and I am a abuse survivor. I have lived a life of anger/frustration/and confusion towards people who were suppose to love and protect me. I lived my life in a complacent state. Was it right no, was it safe no, but it was my life and it was all I knew. 

I feel I missed out on a lot of things, sure we went on family trips, and we had nice Christmas presents, but what about the emotional/physical responsibility of being a parent, and the safety and security of raising your children. I wanted to believe my parents were doing the best they could, but it was hard as a child to see "normal families" and to know yours was just "different".

Today I am choosing to forgive the people who hurt me. If you asked me a month ago if I could forgive the individuals I would have said flat out NO! I am working with an amazing individual who has me looking in areas I never knew existed or were even possible. I feel the shift is happening in my life, and it feels great to FORGIVE. Showing forgiveness is a sign of strength, and I hold the power to forgive and no one can take that away from me. 

This statement rings so true for me... ~Let your heart guide you through this journey that you are on... Take the pain that you experience and grow; and always be grateful for it, always. ~

If I didn't go through the experiences in life, I would never be where I am today, I am happy, fulfilled, and excited for the next chapter of my life. I have an amazing husband and 3 beautiful children, and they inspire me each and everyday xoxo.

Being a Life Coach has opened up an incredible chapter in my life but through all of the trials and tribulations, this is my life and will continue to be my life so if any of this interests you, follow along for the next stop on my journey.

Until Then...

Namaste,

Shelley Harris

Professional Co-Active Coach