The other important thing that Gracie learned was to forgive herself even for things that were not of her doing or thinking! We forget that we are all inter-connected on this lovely planet we inhabit. As a result, we are all influenced in some way by what others think/project.
I have seen that self-forgiveness for things projected/imprinted on us via others is powerfully healing. One little affirmation I share is, I forgive, heal and love myself every moment of each day. It is really powerful, it gives to us and the world a message of power and hope. When I use the word power, I am not using it in the same context as its mutated form now. I use the word power in the gift of unity.
Here I go with a story again: A little girl, Luanna, was brought to me from another country. In her short life, she had undergone many painful medical procedures for the disease she had. Her Mother thought somehow I could help. During our visit it was revealed that the Father was an abusive, drug and alcohol user and he left when the child was very young. While her mother relayed this information, I was watching the child and discerned that she was somehow carrying the blame for her fathers' actions and her mothers' subsequent struggle to maintain the household. I asked Luanna if she wanted to talk with me privately, she said yes. The Mother left us for a few moments and I asked Luann why she blamed herself for what happened with her father and how hard her mother worked. She looked at me with huge eyes and said, "maybe if I wasn't born they wouldn't have fought and after I got sick he left". I was stunned. I called the mother in, put my arms around both of them and suggested that they each forgive each other and themselves. I shared the above affirmation, suggesting they use it many times a day. I later heard that Luanna is free from the disease that had been holding her and now she has dedicated herself to helping others.
The power of forgiveness creates Miracles!
