Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Using ornamental herbs

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Ornamental herbs  are commonly grown for fresh or dried arrangements. Ornamental herbs also make the flower gardens look nicer. That is why herbs are often grown amidst the flowers. In this sense, they are used like a flower. You probably consider most of these to also fit within another category of herb. If so, you are right!

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If only you could bottle up a summer of delicious aromas coming from the herbs in your garden. Well you can! There are more reasons to dry your summer harvest of herbs than there are blossoms on the chives that bloom in the garden. Cooking with herbs embodies the goodness tiny thyme imparts to hot soup in the cold of winter. Fragrant uses of herbs such as a bowl of potpourri brings summer lavender back to the memory. Decorating with a wide array of dried herbs creates a sense of joy and personalizes home. Preserve your herbs by drying them using simple methods with a minimum time investment. . The basics of harvesting herbs, whether you're using air- drying, oven drying, or using silica sand to preserve them, are the same.
Harvesting Herbs
Herbs are usually ready to be harvested in July and a second cutting in September may be possible. While doing daily gardening tasks keep an eye out for plants beginning to bud, the oils of herbs are at their peak just before blooming and this is the time to begin harvesting and drying. Start by going out early in the morning before the sun has hit its zenith armed with a basket or bag to collect your herbs in and a pair of good sharp pruning shears or a knife to make clean cuts Cut annuals back severely, but leave a 4 to 6 inch stem. The life span of an annual takes place in one season so no growth is needed to store up energy for the next year. On the other hand, perennials require growth to maintain compact, lush plants. Cut not more than 1/3 off the top of a perennial. If you're collecting seeds from plants such as dill, wait until the plant is fully matured and the seed head begins to turn brown. Check leaves for damage or disease, removing leaves that show signs of distress. Shake the stems gently to disperse bugs and dirt clinging to the herb plant.
Preserving herbs is simple and old time methods such as air-drying require nothing more than a dark, dry, warm area such as an attic or closet. Other drying methods used are ovens, silica sand, and dehydrators. Use the method best suited for your needs. Following is a list of herbs that dry well: sage, thyme, summer savory, dill, bay leaves, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, lemon balm, tarragon, mints to list a few.
Air-Drying:
After checking the leaves for damage or disease, bundle 5 to 8 stems together using a rubber band. Place a paper bag poked with holes for ventilation over the leaves tying the ends with string. The paper bag keeps the herbs clean and dust free. Hang upside down in a warm, dark, well-ventilated area. An attic or a closet works really well. Hang the bundles of herbs from beams, if you have them. If not, a rope or wire strung from eyebolts in an attic works great, as does a wooden clothes dryer.
Hang in a dark, warm, dry area such as an attic. Hang from beams if you have them or string cloth rope or wire from one end to the next to dry. Wooden clothes dryers work really well for drying herbs and flowers. 1-4 weeks to dry
Tray Drying
Using trays to dry is similar to hanging herbs upside down to dry. Old screens set on bricks or cement blocks make perfect trays for drying herbs and flowers. Wash the screen first removing dirt and debris and let them dry before placing plants on the screen. Tray drying works best for short stems or single leaves. Trays can be built using 2x2 wood and screens. Making the trays stackable uses less space and works wonderfully well. Store all trays in dark, dry, and warm places.
Gas or Electric Ovens
Gas or electric ovens can be used for quick drying and works well for herbs with fleshier leaves such as mint and lemon balm. Place leaves or stems on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels and place in a 180-degree oven. Leave the door open to allow moisture to escape. It will take 3-4 hours for the herbs to dry. I do not recommend drying herbs in the microwave. A microwave tends to cook the herb rather than dry it.
Silica sand drying
I have never dried herbs for cooking using this method. I have dried decorative herbs and flowers using silica sand. Silica sand wicks the moisture from plants and is great for fragile blossoms and foliage. Another popular desiccant is silica gel. Check the label and use as directed. Again, I would not use silica gel for drying herbs intended for culinary purposes. Use an airtight container with a thin layer of silica sand covering the bottom; place the flowers, leaves, or stems on top, but not touching each other. Add silica sand until the entire plant is covered. Place in dark, dry, warm area for 2-4 weeks or until plants are completely dry. Use a container that will fit under beds, tuck it away and forget it for 2-4 weeks. Follow the above steps once the herbs are dry.
Once leaves are dry and brittle you can take them down and inspect them for mold. If there is any mold, discard the entire bunch. Remove the leaves from the stems by circling the lower stem and gently pulling upwards over a large clean towel or bowl. The leaves will drop off and you can pack them into jars. Crush them if you wish, but remember, herbs hold their flavor better if left whole. Store in airtight containers. Glass jars with secure tops work best, but I've seen herbs stored in old tins and crocks that keep the light out and add a decorative touch. Pint canning jars work well and are inexpensive. Look around at thrift shops, yard sales or auctions for interesting glass containers that would add flair to your kitchen pantry. Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Sunlight will wash the color out and diminish the flavor and aromas. Label and date your jars. The flavor and fragrance of herbs lasts for a long time, but for best results use them within one year.
Using Dried Herbs
Crush in your hand to release the flavor before adding dried herbs to recipes or cooking. A mortar and pestle can be used to make herbs finer before adding to cooking. Every pantry should be stocked with herbal blends easily put together using your harvested and dried herbs. Following are some all time favorites.
*Bouquet Garni: A must for French cooking and often-tossed into stews and soups.
¼ cup dried parsley
4 bay leaves, crumpled
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried lovage leaves
Mix the herbs together in a bowl. Place 1 tablespoon of the mixture in a small muslin bag or in the center of a 4-inch square of fine cheesecloth, doubled. Tie the bag or gather up the corners of the square and tie with a kitchen string, leaving a long end that can be tied to the handle of the pot so it is easily removed from the dish before serving. Store the bags in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Makes enough for 10 to 12 bags.
*Fines Herbes: This blend works wonders for omelets, soups, fish, butters, and vegetables.
2 tablespoons dried chervil
2 tablespoons dried chives
2 tablespoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons dried parsley
Mix well and store in airtight jar. Makes about ½ cup.
*Italian Seasoning: All the herbs needed for pizzas, pasta, herb breads or any dish that requires a hint of Italian flavoring.
½ cup dried oregano
½ cup dried basil
¼ cup dried parsley
1-tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons dried sage
1 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes
Mix well and store in airtight jar. Makes about 1 ½ cups.
*Herbs de Provence: perfect for marinating and grilling meats
¼ cup dried marjoram
¼ cup dried oregano
¼ cup dried savory
½ cup dried rosemary
½ cup dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried lavender leaves
2 tablespoons dried fennel seeds or stalks
Mix well and store in jar. Makes about 2 cups. *All blends from The Herbal Pantry by Emelie Tolley and Chris Mead a great book with ways to use and preserve the herbal bounty from your garden





Monday, June 26, 2017

Medicinal herbs

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Since early Neanderthal man, plants and herbs have been used for healing purposes and maintaining good health. Even has medical science has progressed, methods and ideas based on herbal healing have sustained and grown in different countries, across different cultures, often being used in exactly the same way. For instance, bitter chamomile is used as a digestive aid throughout the world.

Since ancient times, many types of herbs have been used in medicine and believed to have the power to cure a wide range of ailments. We know some of them have been proved to be true. Others, like garlic, have preventative characteristics.

Also in ancient times, many herbs were believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits. We all are too familiar with the belief that Garlic worn around the neck will ward off vampires.

Traditional herbal remedies have led scientists to the development of numerous 'modern' drugs; from aspirin, tranquilizers and to heart saving digitalis, establishing beyond doubt the efficiency of 'herbal medicine'.

The Value of Medicinal Herbs:
Since ancient times, herbs were, and continue to be used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes. Some herbs, most notably Garlic, were used to ward off evil spirits. Over the years, many herbs were proven to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of ailments and injuries.

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California Poppy
Eschscholzia californicaGold Poppy
Tender Perennial : The above ground parts and roots of this wildflower show promise in the treatment of insomnia without the side effects and dependency risks of ...
ChamomileChamomileMatricaria recutitaCamomile, Chamomilla, German chamomile
Annual herb : Because of it's extraordinarily gentle effectiveness, chamomile is the first herb of choice for many home remedies. The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
RosemaryRosemaryRosmarinus officinalis
Woody perennial herb : Amazing, versatile rosemary is cultivated worldwide, valued by cooks, herbalists, aromatherapists, and gardeners alike. Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
Devil's ClawDevil's ClawHarpagophytum procumbensgrapple plant, wood spider
perennial vine : Arthritis Joint Pain, anti-inflammatory This herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and digestive stimulant ...
Ginseng rootGinseng rootPanax ginsengRen-shen, X-yang-shen
Herbaceous perennial : Adaptogen, Stress and Focus Ginseng is one the best known and widely prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine as a general adaptogenic and restorative tonic. ...
Comfrey Root & LeafComfrey Root & LeafSymphytum officinale
Perennial Herb : Skin care, arthritis Comfrey salves, ointments and teas are best know for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, flea and insect bites, ...
CalendulaCalendulaCalendula officinalisPot marigold
perennial herbaceous plants : Calendula is particularly good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, insect bites and minor wounds. Calendula flower oil is one of the first herbs to consider in minor first aid applications. Particularly good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, a ...
Hemp OilHemp OilCannabis sativamarijuana, pot, gunja, weed
: Perhaps the most valued property of hemp (Cannabis sativa) is its percentage of essential fatty acids, which is higher than any other plant in ...
DamianaDamianaTurnera aphodisiaca
: Aphrodisiac, female tonic, depression The Mayans and Aztecs used it as a sexual stimulant and as a treatment for respiratory disorders. ...
Bitter MelonBitter MelonMomordica charantiabalsam pear, bitter gourd
vine : Healthy cooking for high blood sugar The gourd-like fruit has a long history as a treatment for diabetes. Bitter melon improves the body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose ...
Rehmannia rootRehmannia rootRehmannia glutinosaChinese Foxglove, Shu Di Huang
: Rehmannia is a very commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Know as or Di-huang, (earth yellow), prepared rehmannia is used for loss of bl ...
LobeliaLobeliaLobelia inflataIndian-Tobacco. Pukeweed. Asthma Weed.
Annual Herb : Smoking The plant was known to the Penobscot Indians and was widely used in New England long before the time of Samuel Thomson, who ...
WormwoodWormwoodArtemisia absinthium L.
: Wormwood is used today mainly as a bitter tonic, and in natural pest control. ...
Maca rootMaca rootLepidium peruvianumMaca, Peruvian ginseng, maka
herbaceous biennial plant : Sexual tonic, Chronic fatigue, medicinal food Maca root is being effectively administered to both men and women to help increase libido, men's sperm activity, and to assist both sexes with issues ...
Tamanu OilTamanu OilCalophyllum inophyllumForaha, kamanu
tree : Tamanu Oil benefits for acne scars, psoriasis Fiji natives use Tamanu oil for joint pains, arthritis, bruises, oozing wounds, chapped lips and preventing diaper rash. ...
Siberian Ginseng rootSiberian Ginseng rootEleutherococcus senticosusEleuthero ginseng, Ci-wu-jia, Wu Jia Shen Jing
herb : Siberian ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, to increase energy and vitality and to treat respiratory and other infections ...
Immortelle OilImmortelle OilHelichrysum angustifoliumEverlasting, Strawflower
flowering plant : Helichrysum is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and regenerative properties. ...
Passion FlowerPassion FlowerPassiflora incarnata
vine : Herbalists have a high regard for the soothing properties of passionflower and recommend it as a general nerve tonic. ...
EpimediumEpimediumEpimedium grandiflorumhorny goat weed, xian ling pi, and yin yang huo
: Epimedium, also known as Yin Yang Huo or Horny Goat Weed, is a powerful remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of year ...
Coconut oilCoconut oilCocos nucifera
tree : Virgin coconut oil benefits for skin, hair and heart healthy diets There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil for the softening and healing dry and damaged skin. ...
SoapwortSoapwortSaponaria officinalisBouncing Bet, Fuller's herb, Sweet William, Bruisewort, Old Maids Pink
perennial plant, vespertine flower : Natural Shampoo, Skin Care The common name of this member of the carnation family indicates it's traditional uses in washing ...
Saffron threadsSaffron threadsCrocus sativus
crocus : Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds ...
CatuabaCatuabaErythroxylum catuabacaramuru, catagu, catigu, catigua, chuchuhuasha, pau de reposta, or tatuaba
tree : Catuaba is the most famous of the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants, noted for it's ability to strengthen erections. ...
Black Seed oilBlack Seed oilNigella sativaKalonjii, Black cumin, black caraway, Roman-coriander, fennel-flower
Annual Herb : Black cumin seed oil is used as a healthy dietary supplement. Black seed oil contains fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in a unique cell structure. ...
Chaga MushroomChaga MushroomInonotus obliquusCinder conk, Birch mushroom
Mushroom : Chaga mushroom has been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries in Russia, and China as a tonic and blood purifier. ...



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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Alzheimer's Technology Improving Lives for Patients & Family Pt. 2

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ORONO - Husson Women's Head Basketball Coach, Kissy Walker, already has a tough schedule.

Between countless practices and games, she now has a mother living with Alzheimer's.
"I leave here often thinking, I want to cry," says Walker. "It's been one of the hardest things to deal with because she's always been so vibrant and energetic."
She and her mother, Ellie, now a resident at Dirigo Pines in Orono, used to be able to talk on the phone just two years ago. 
Her mother was also able to attend Kissy's basketball games.
Since then, Ellie's Alzheimer's has set in, but the disease is not stopping Kissy from making the trip to the retirement home at least four to five times a week to share moments of laughter and joy with her mother.
"She can be bellowing out songs, laughing to videos," says Kissy. "It's just a little bit of comfort for the family."
Using the new, "It's Never 2 Late Technology" available at the home, she is thankful for the little bit of her mother's old-self she and her can both experience together.
"Knowing that she's got some happiness back in her," she says. "She's not just existing and there's some life left in her."
In addition to providing a way to trigger emotional responses in a patient, it also allows families an easier way to connect through emails and messages that go right to the device.
"It makes the family more engaged because it's fun and makes them feel like they can be a part of the person's life," says Dr. Clifford Singer, MD at Acadia Hospital in Bangor.
Dr. Singer says until a cure for Alzheimer's is found, technology like this can go a long way in buying time for families like Ellie's, giving them peace of mind during an Alzheimer's patient's final years.
"They're people we love, they're people we care about, their well being, their quality of life, should matter to us," he says.
Now, Kissy hopes more families will get to use programs like this when they're faced with a loved one living with Alzheimer's.
"This is a bonus having technology like this and you have to look at it as at least we have that," she says

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Alzheimer's Technology Improving Lives for Patients & Family Pt. 1

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ORONO - Residents living with Alzheimer's at a local retirement home are getting a chance to improve their quality of life using a new technology.

The new technology comes from an idea from Dirigo Pine's parent company in Topsham, Maine.
Now, it has made its way to Orono, showing residents with Alzheimer's and their loved ones it is never too late to remember. 
Dirigo Pines resident, Ellie, can be hard to understand sometimes. 
She lives with Alzheimer's at the retirement home at 83 years old and has lost her ability to speak clearly.
But recently, a new piece of technology in memory care is helping Ellie have moments of her old self. 
"To see people make the connection and be excited about something from their past and wanting to share it with others is a nice thing to see," says Tracy Comer, Lead Activities Assistant at Dirigo Pines.
Comer oversees the interactive "It's Never 2 Late" program at the retirement community.
"I kind of underestimated what it was," she says about her first impressions of the new technology.
The program allows instructors or loved ones to use a touch screen device to select a user's personalized profile.
From there you can pull up music, pictures, maps and more that can help trigger emotional experiences in certain residents with Alzheimer's like Ellie.
Now, Ellie can recall words to old songs she used to sing, despite her problems with speaking clearly.
"If you access old memory, especially music," says Dr. Clifford Singer, MD, Chief of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry at Acadia Hospital. "The music that people like when they were in high school or when they were young, you can really engage deep emotional responses in people who seem to have long ago given up."
Dr. Singer says while technology like this is not proven to permanently fix the problem of Alzheimer's, it can go a long way in improving the quality of life of residents and their families dealing with this difficult disease.
"Emotional experiences can have an emotional effect of even hours, or days in making them happier or calmer," says Dr. Singer.
"It kind of gives you a comfort level knowing that there's some life left in her," says Husson Women's Head Basketball Coach, Kissy Walker, who is the daughter of Ellie. "You know that she's having some some happiness."
In part two of this special report, we hear more from Kissy about how this new technology impacts her family as they deal with a loved one living with Alzheimer's

Sunday, June 11, 2017

More forgiveness stories

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Listverse

Have residents or a loved one fill in the blanks

According to the old_______, when it comes to forgiveness, we should all forgive 

and ________. Many can attest to the fact that this is usually easier said than

 _______. While smaller grievances may be easily _________, serious 

transgressions are another story entirely. Many people ________ to forgive a 

serious wrong done to them and many times feel that the _______ does not 

deserve forgiveness. Those are natural human emotions, 


Another story
Once there were ______ who were great friends and always ______ together. However, one day they had a huge argument about one of their _______. In the end, they decided that from then on they would only be allowed to ________with their own_______.

That was, until one morning they went out and found that their two mountains of stuff had been totally mixed up together. Someone had been there, mixing their things up! After all that time and effort they had spent to separate everything!
Furious, the brothers tried to find who had done it. Soon they found a pair of________ walking on the other side of the mountains of stuff. They were happily walking together, picking everything up, careless of whether they were mixing it all together. They looked really happy, enjoying themselves to the max.
Seeing the people so happy, the two grumpy old brothers realized how foolish they had been for so many years. They had given up doing anything  fun, instead spending their whole lives arguing over what was theirs. How sad they felt, for spending their lives in anger. At the same time, though, they were happy to have finally realized their foolishness.
They spent that day, and the rest of their days, being together, mixing everything up, and sharing it all. People even stopped calling them the grumpy old men. Now people called them_________'

Friday, June 9, 2017

Forgiveness stories

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Bedtime stories


There was once a hand whose fingers were great friends. The owner of this hand started a dangerous job and, despite the care he gave the rest of the fingers, the thumb always came off worse, with lots of cuts and bruises.
At first, the other fingers asked the thumb's forgiveness for their clumsiness, and the thumb did indeed forgive them. However, this happened so many times that, one day, the thumb decided to forgive the fingers no more. He stretched himself away from the fingers, and wanted nothing to do with them.
Initially, the thumb looked dignified, straight, rigid and aloof. However, that kind of position was forced and ridiculous. The owner even had to keep that hand in his pocket, and there the fingers suffered in darkness and obscurity.

Finally, the thumb understood that it had all been his fault, and he asked the fingers' forgiveness, fearful that they would reject him. On the contrary, the fingers easily forgave him, because they - better than anyone - knew that we all make mistakes. Friends once again, all five of them worked together to prove to the owner that they were perfectly well again. Before long, they returned to the light again, this time well aware that they should always forgive each other, and thus avoid ending up inside a gloomy and depressing pocket.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Forgiveness quotes

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People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.”
― Kent M. KeithThe Silent Revolution: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Coun

Mahatma Gandhi
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
― Mahatma GandhiAll Men are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections
C.S. Lewis
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”
― C.S. Lewis
J.K. Rowling
“Dumbledore says people find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right.”
― J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Steve Maraboli
“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
― Steve MaraboliUnapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Robert Jordan
“Any fool knows men and women think differently at times, but the biggest difference is this. Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.”
― Robert Jordan
Jane Austen
“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”
― Jane AustenPride and Prejudice
Alexander Pope
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
― Alexander PopeAn Essay on Criticism
C. JoyBell C.
“There is no such thing as a "broken family." Family is family, and is not determined by marriage certificates, divorce papers, and adoption documents. Families are made in the heart. The only time family becomes null is when those ties in the heart are cut. If you cut those ties, those people are not your family. If you make those ties, those people are your family. And if you hate those ties, those people will still be your family because whatever you hate will always be with you.”
― C. JoyBell C.
Rita Mae Brown
“One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.”
― Rita Mae Brown
Corrie ten Boom
“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.”
― Corrie ten Boom
Ellen Goodman
“We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness. ”
― Ellen Goodman
Oprah Winfrey
“True forgiveness is when you can say, "Thank you for that experience.”
― Oprah Winfrey
C. JoyBell C.
“Last night I lost the world, and gained the universe.”
― C. JoyBell C.
William Shakespeare
“Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more,
Men were deceivers ever,-
One foot in sea and one on shore,
To one thing constant never.”
― William ShakespeareMuch Ado About Nothing
Martin Luther King Jr.
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Khaled Hosseini
“I wondered if that was how forgiveness budded; not with the fanfare of epiphany, but with pain gathering its things, packing up, and slipping away unannounced in the middle of the night.”
― Khaled HosseiniThe Kite Runner
Mark Twain
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
― Mark Twain
Joel Osteen
“Keep in mind, hurting people often hurt other people as a result of their own pain. If somebody is rude and inconsiderate, you can almost be certain that they have some unresolved issues inside. They have some major problems, anger, resentment, or some heartache they are trying to cope with or overcome. The last thing they need is for you to make matters worse by responding angrily.”
― Joel OsteenYour Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential
William Paul Young
“Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat......Forgiveness does not create a relationship. Unless people speak the truth about what they have done and change their mind and behavior, a relationship of trust is not possible. When you forgive someone you certainly release them from judgment, but without true change, no real relationship can be established.........Forgiveness in no way requires that you trust the one you forgive. But should they finally confess and repent, you will discover a miracle in your own heart that allows you to reach out and begin to build between you a bridge of reconciliation.........Forgiveness does not excuse anything.........You may have to declare your forgiveness a hundred times the first day and the second day, but the third day will be less and each day after, until one day you will realize that you have forgiven completely. And then one day you will pray for his wholeness......”
― William Paul YoungThe Shack

C. JoyBell C.

Alison Croggon
“We are all mistaken sometimes; sometimes we do wrong things, things that have bad consequences. But it does not mean we are evil, or that we cannot be trusted ever afterward.”
― Alison Croggon