FORGIVENESS: Forgive the evil intent of others. This releases you from anger, ill feeling and bitterness. It is also recognition that the past has become irrelevant compared to the importance of your life today and future success. If we are to move forward and at the same time continue to look back at past issues we only slow our progress and in some cases simply stagnate. Most parents have used the phrase “Look where you are going” when instructing their young ones; meaning focus, look ahead and move forward when it is safe to do so. The same instruction is instrumental for adults too. Leave the past in the past. Forgiveness from past hurts releases you from emotional harm and suffering and allows your inner beauty to surface. By the same token do not forget to forgive yourself of all wrongdoings. Romans 8:1 says; “For there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ”. In other words do not chastise yourself over a wrongdoing. Instead sincerely make changes in those areas. Beloved these words of advice found in Romans 8:1 apply to us all. Do not dare exclude yourself from the comforting words of God. They are not meant for an exclusive club of people. All He asks is that you trust in His wisdom and you will be comforted. My faith was almost non- existent once upon a time but it has grown from strength to strength as He has proven that He will work with you/me at any stage in our journey. Do not be put off by the overly zealous or the self righteous, God loves us all.