Knock that Boulder Off Your Shoulder

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By Marianne Sailus, this book reflects on the power of forgiveness in our lives — forgiving others and being forgiven.  From the Introduction;

When I first thought of writing this book, I asked myself a few questions. The first was, “Who is your audience?” The very first person who came to mind was, “Me!” I have been known to hold grudges, and experience has taught me a very important lesson. It’s a useless waste of time, energy, and health, as I will explain later in this introduction.
Next, I considered others who I know are currently carrying grudges. In some cases, grudges are separating them from family and/or friends with whom they once were close. In contrast, I also thought of stories that I have heard as a chaplain from patients and residents for over a quarter century. Their stories of forgiveness, especially when shared near the time of death – their own or that of a loved one – have been extremely poignant. Maybe you have been carrying this enormous burden in your own life. Perhaps you know someone who is carrying one. If so, this book is for you and/or them.
The reflections in this book are not meant to judge anyone who is carrying a grudge. Not judging is one lesson that I hope the reader will perceive as he/she reads these meditations and stories. This book ultimately is, as one national advertiser states, “a judgment-free zone.”

220 pages, $25.00.