Extension

Forgiveness ~ The Gift of Lilies

~ A Universal Tributes Course ~

UNIVERSAL TRIBUTE SIX

I use each encounter as a reflection of either a remembrance of Divine Love or a grievance I continue to hold against myself or another.


WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE

This course invites you to experience forgiveness as a gift to your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing and happiness.

PURPOSE

To understand the contrast between extending love and projecting negativity when relating to others and to apply this understanding through the practice of forgiveness.

When we do not honor the shadow, we go forth like the thrust of a wave carried along by the power of hidden undercurrents.

BENEFITS

                      1. To define the shadow and how it is made visible in personal relationships
                      2. To observe ourselves with detachment in order to choose to respond with forgiveness (“the gift of lilies”) rather than to react with negativity (“a crown of thorns”) toward oneself and others
                      3. To explore how choosing to hold grievances towards others OR choosing to see others as a reflection of Divine Love impacts our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing throughout life
                      4. To learn how to practice forgiveness as a way of life

                      WHY THIS COURSE MIGHT SERVE  YOU

                        • Are you concerned about how much you react negatively to the words and behavior of others?  
                        • Are you aware of feeling anger and guilt about what you have thought, said, or done throughout your life?  
                        • Do you feel you understand the true meaning of forgiveness?  
                        • Would you like to forgive yourself as well as forgive others? 
                        • Would you like to release your grievances? 
                        • Do you find yourself reacting more than responding to others and/or to community and world events? 
                        • Are you neglecting your physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual wellbeing?  
                        • Is having inner peace important to you?  
                        • Have you wondered what it means that your psyche has a shadow and what exactly resides in your shadow?  
                        • Are you aware that your shadow contains both your denied negative feelings and your unrealized potential?
                      There is nothing to forgive. Use what you have learned to help others.

                      Extension is the opposite of projection - when we unconsciously attribute our own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to someone else. This one-month, self-study course supports you in observing your negative reactions and projections and in choosing forgiveness (extension) through the understanding and practice of Tribute Six:  I use each encounter as a reflection of either a remembrance of Divine Love or a grievance I continue to hold against myself or another.

                      Topics Covered

                      • Tribute Six and Tenets: I use each encounter as a reflection of either a remembrance of Divine Love or a grievance I continue to hold against myself or another.
                        • Understanding the nature of the shadow
                          • Contrasting extending love and forgiveness with projecting negativity
                          • Projecting beliefs and grievances onto oneself and others
                          • Forgiving oneself and others

                          Recommendations for how to best study this course

                          • Read portions of Born to Serve by Susan Trout as indicated throughout the course materials. Download Born to Serve or request a free hard copy of the book through our Bookgiving Project.
                          • Follow the recommended study steps and complete the reading and worksheet assignments. The course was designed to be completed in one month though you may choose to work on the course at your own pace.
                          • Spend approximately one-half to one hour each day to complete the course.
                          • Apply the course material in your personal and work life. Practice is essential!
                          • Repeat the course or spend more time on any section to deepen your work with the course materials.


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