I’ve got a special treat for you today—a heartfelt conversation that can truly transform your life. In this episode of Happy Healthy and Rich, I had the honor of chatting with the incredible Heather Dunlop, a transformational coach who brings an enriching perspective on the powerful journey of forgiveness.
Picture this: a life no longer controlled by the ghosts of the past, where you can make your own decisions, live in the moment, and feel lighter and happier. It sounds fabulous, doesn’t it? Well, it’s entirely possible, and Heather is here to show us how.
Unlocking Forgiveness: Your Secret Weapon for a Flourishing Life
Forgiveness is like a magic key that unlocks the door to your true self and a thriving life. When we forgive, it’s not about letting someone off the hook or saying their actions were okay. No way! It’s about choosing you—about putting yourself first and breaking free from the chains of past trauma.
Step-by-Step on Your Forgiveness Journey
- Start Small: No need to dive in headfirst. Begin with smaller incidents. Remember that time someone cut you off in traffic? Practice forgiving them first.
- Embrace Your Feelings: Acknowledge how you feel. It’s okay to be angry, hurt, or sad. This is your space to own your emotions without judgment.
- Take Your Power Back: Realize that forgiving is your choice. You’re the boss here. You control how you react and how much power those past events have over you.
- Decide Your Path Forward: Once you forgive, redefine your relationship with the person. Do they still fit in your life? Can the relationship be redefined, or is it time for them to go? You have the say!
- Practice, Practice, Practice: Just like hiking a path in the mountains, forgiveness might need to be repeated. Each time you do it, the emotional impact decreases until it’s just a memory and not a burden you carry.
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Why Bother with Forgiveness?
Because forgiveness is freedom, my friends! When you unlock the power of forgiveness, you’re not shackled by anger and revenge. You step into your power and live a life defined by your rules. It’s about thriving, not just surviving.
If Heather’s insights resonated with you as much as they did with me, don’t hesitate to check out her resources. She offers incredible support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through her Facebook group and website, thrivingwomanlife.com.
P.S. Remember, forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. Start today, and watch how your life blossoms. 🌺
GUEST BIO
Heather Dunlop is a transformational coach. She helps women who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence transform from living a life of survival to living a thriving life filled with love, joy, trust and prosperity. She does this by listening to her client, helping her to see what is getting in her way and creating new beliefs. Beliefs based on what her client wants, her desired life. Heather has authored a book that will be published in Spring 2023. The book is titled "Release Renew Revive. Unshackle secret shame, Ditch self sabotage and Rise into your personal power" Heather shares three principals she used in her life to overcome the experience of being molested from age 8 to 12. Release is about the power of forgiveness and how it can be applied to overcoming sexual assault or domestic violence. Renew is about how to remove the old survival beliefs that are getting in the way of living a thriving life, and creating new empowering beliefs to bring about your vision life. Revive is where Heather shares how to bring back the joy, trust and love in life.
GUEST LINKS
Guest Socials: https://www.facebook.com/heather.dunlop.750
Guest Website: https://www.thrivingwomanlife.com
Guest Offer Link: http://thrivingwomanlife.com/
Keep Rising, Thriving, and Vibing,
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