Part VI

Nurturing Self-Esteem in Others

Five Ways to Dig Deep to Forgive Others

  • Acknowledge your imperfections and recognize that you too have behaviors that need forgiving.
  • Seek to really understand what drives the behavior of the other person.
  • Come to terms with your hurt and know that you’re not going to die.
  • Realize that forgiveness opens the door for you to move your life forward.
  • Recognize that forgiveness is taking your power back.

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In this part …

  • Find out when enough is enough, when you should let go and move on, and whether you’re obligated to be your brother or sister’s keeper.
  • Discover the step-by-step process of how to coach family and friends.
  • Find out whether your children can build the confidence to avoid being swayed by their friends, misguided adults, and the media.
  • Discover how to teach your children how to hear and respond to their own truth and how to develop them to be kinder, gentler, and more peaceful.