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Book SynopsisAre you holding any feelings of resentment or anger towards another person?
If you would like to let go of these feelings, allow more joy and bliss back into your life, and create a wonderful sense of inner peace ... then keep reading!
Learn how to move through your hurts, repair broken relationships and misused trust through the process of forgiveness.
Whether you need to:
• Forgive someone who hurt you
• Forgive yourself
• Ask forgiveness from someone whom you have hurt
• Ask God (your Higher Power) for forgiveness and help with forgiving
If you desire to move towards forgiveness, and gain peace of mind and true happiness, then follow the steps outlined in Imperfect Forgiveness.
Trade Review“Imperfect Forgiveness; The Miracle of Releasing Hurt Bit by Bit! makes for easy reading and the comprehension of complex concepts. It will guide you to take the process of forgiveness into the drama of everyday life as well as clear up whatever may haunt you from the past. This unique book will inspire you to feel good about yourself, despite any hurt you may have endured!”
-Romeo T. Bachand, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., F.C.P., Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc.
“This book fulfills its promise. It outlines a step-by-step path to support the thinking person’s path to forgiveness. It is a must read and follow for everyone dedicated to a thoughtful approach to recovering from life’s injuries.”
-Kerry Parsons: Rebuilding International Inc.
“Alice, I like the way you express ideas and concepts. There is a no nonsense punch to your delivery that really catches my attention. I am proud that one of the participants from my course has had the courage to offer this valuable information on forgiveness. It will have a positive impact on the world. Thanks dear friend.”
-George Addair, Founder, Omega Vector Program Phoenix, Arizona
“I have read and used a good deal of your book and found it both rewarding and inspirational. It’s a tool that I have not found elsewhere that is so focused on the kinds of issues millions of people have as yet ignored. The wisdom of the narrative is well thought out and not overly done with wordy prose. Bravo! I plan on quoting from your book and continuing to refer to it when I need guidance.”
-Jude Randazzo, Consultant and Author of The Golden Cocoon, Ownership Thinking, Denver, Colorado
“As a psychologist, I know firsthand how devastating the effects that fears, anger, and resentment can have on a person’s life. I recommend this book, Imperfect Forgiveness: The Miracle of Releasing Hurt Bit by Bit!, to anyone who wants to take healing steps towards releasing toxic emotions.”
-Janet Mackenzie, Psychologist
“Alice Wheaton wrote a book that teaches us not only how to forgive but how to be in relationships with a high level of integrity and connection. Forgiveness is the keystone to peace and happiness.”
-Chris Charron, Entrepreneur
“Through reading Imperfect Forgiveness; the Miracle of Releasing Hurt Bit by Bit! I have come to realize that forgiveness is an ongoing process that calms my way and lightens my load. If you own this book you will refer to it many times throughout your lifetime.”
-Gary McKelvie, Senior Account Manager, Commercial Real Estate
“Alice provides practical steps that help people gain inner peace. The more we have of inner peace the higher our vibration. Consequently, the more of the good things we will attract into our life. I appreciate her straight forward style and the sincere heart behind it...”
-Jannette Anderson, President, Chief Marketing Strategist, Positive Results
“I really enjoyed your concept of learning to find compassion for the person who has wronged us as a step towards forgiveness. I think that if we all were humble enough to realize that we are not perfect and need others to forgive us that perhaps we could then realize the importance of forgiving others. If we can’t forgive, how can we expect to be forgiven?”
-Janice M. Elmquist, Lawyer, Calgary, Alberta
“Too often people let betrayal and its consequential hurt, anger and resentment eat away at them. Wheaton offers a sound process to give relief. Forgivers live with freedom and peace. I will be recommending this book to my clients and those lost in blame.”
-Patricia Morgan, Counselor, Speaker and author of the bestseller, Love Her as She Is: Lessons From A Daughter Stolen By Addictions
“Alice has offered a workable and real process for forgiving others. Following her process allows us to be who we are inside and to make the world a happier place.”
-Rosemary Walter, Mosaic Marketing Management, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Foreword
The Kim Foundation
Introduction
Chapter I
Forgiveness and Peace
Peace on earth begins inside when we let go of anger and resentment.
Chapter II
Reasons Not to Forgive
Whatever your reasons for not forgiving, you only hurt yourself.
Chapter III
Perception
There are as many truths in the situation as there are people involved.
Chapter IV
Compassion Brings Happiness
Apply one percent compassion and increase your emotional well-being.
Chapter V
Defensive Behavior
Using childhood defenses for hurt and loss can be detrimental.
Chapter VI
How I Appear to Others
We broadcast our attitudes and state of inner peace to others.
Chapter VII
Comfort Zones
Resolving issues and achieving greatness lies outside the comfort zone.
Chapter VIII
Fear Is Normal
Fear for self-protection is often an illusion not based in reality
Chapter IX
Calm Your Fears
Operating from fear gives only one option – a negative one.
Chapter X
Telling the Truth
Living in truth develops authenticity.
Chapter XI
Truth Connects
Without truth in a relationship, you will always be isolated.
Chapter XII
Trust with Time
Time will allow you to determine if someone is really trustworthy.
Chapter XIII
Agent or Victim
Victims are stuck in fear. Agents move past fear to manifest opportunities.
Chapter XIV
Four Types of Forgiveness
Forgiving others; asking for forgiveness from others; forgiving ourselves; asking for God’s forgiveness
Chapter XV
The Sad Victim
People who have been hurt can become entrenched in this mind set.
Chapter XVI
Giving and Receiving
Through giving we receive the gift of peace of mind.
Chapter XVII
Self Development
We can advance ourselves by practicing forgiveness.
Chapter XVIII
A Courteous Heart
Forgiving quickly and accepting life on life’s terms means a life well lived.
