Not forgiving is like swallowing rat poison and waiting for the rat to die.
-Anne Lamott
Traveling Mercies

This is part 1 of a 4 part series on forgiveness. The topic of forgiveness is much to large to cover in a single post. It is central to living an inspired life and can be very difficult to accomplish. This first part, Why Should We Forgive? covers the benefits of forgiveness and the harm [...]

You give but to yourself. He who understands the concept of giving must laugh at the idea of sacrifice.
-A Course In Miracles

One of the things I find most inspiring is the sound of birds in the fresh, cool air of the early morning. When a bird sings, it has no idea that its song is an inspiration to me.
Bridge over a wilderness marsh in Porcupine Mountains State Park near Ontonogan, Michigan.
You never know when your [...]