101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness - by Kelly Browne (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A heart-healing guide to forgiveness, apologies, and mindful tools for peace from Kelly Browne, go-to gratitude expert and author of the best-selling thank you book series, 101 Ways to Say Thank You.

In today's virtual world of quick emails, texting, video calls, and social media, the ability to express apologies, accept forgiveness and make peace with pain is vital, enabling you to be more successful in every area of your life. 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness is the first book to address the modern-day art of how to mindfully forgive and make amends for your own self-care and wellness-personally, publicly, and electronically. Offering personal stories, priceless practical guidance, journal prompts, plus therapeutic tools to open your heart, 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness is an imminently practical guide for anyone seeking to embrace the power of forgiveness to forge a happier, healthier life.

In a world that can feel divided and disconnected, everyone wants a quick fix to solve their personal issues. It's not easy to just "get over" something that has hurt us deeply. But with the right mindfulness tools, we can enjoy a daily lifestyle of personal awareness and wellness.

A survivor of personal trauma, author Kelly Browne offers a practical guide to heal our hearts, one word at a time. Covering personal to professional relationships, she teaches readers:

How to Apologize Using the 6 R's, Electronic Apologies: Text, Emojis, and Emailed Apologies, the Three Faces of an Apology, Meaningful Apologetic Words and Notes, Unacceptable Unapologetic Excuses, The Art of Self-forgiveness, Self-care Restitution: Take Care of You!, Choosing Compassion Over Revenge, Overcoming Trauma, Spiritual Support, and Navigating Family Dynamics and Broken Bonds.

In addition, the book also includes inspiration from The Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tuto following the ravages of apartheid, something we desperately need for healing racial divides in our current world.

Review Quotes

"Of special and valued appeal to readers with an interest in the subjects of Emotional Self-Help, Creating Self-Esteem and Personal Happiness, 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness: A Heart-Healing Guide to Forgiveness, Apologies, and Mindful Tools for Peace is an invaluable and much needed addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Self-Help/Self-Improvement collections in a Social Media age."
--Julie Summers' Bookshelf, Midwest Book Review

101 Way to Create Mindful Forgiveness is a book that will inspire all to pick up paper and pen to make a positive and powerful difference in this world. Kelly's suggestions filled the pages with words of acknowledgement, encouragement, and stimulate the heart.

--April McLean and Debra Lassiter, co-owners, The Etiquette and Leadership Institute and Perfectly Polished: The Etiquette School

"Author Kelly Browne solves the mystery on one of the most difficult topics: Forgiveness. This is the new go-to book on how to forgive ourselves, release past pain and mindfully embrace peace to live your best life. Brilliant!"

--Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, founder of The Best Ever You Network and award-winning author of The Change Guidebook


"As children, we are taught to apologize even when we don't mean it-- teaching us to say things we don't mean. Kelly Browne rehabilitates us all by fearlessly showing us how to honor ourselves and others through the mindful act of apology and forgiveness. In this world, it is rare to be shown the steps to facilitate healing. Browne takes us through it all gracefully, showing us what it means to apologize and forgive. After reading her words, we are no longer people who say empty words. "

--Paulina Pinsky, co-author, It Doesn't Have to be Awkward

"Keep this book within easy reach. It is a treasure trove of tips and ideas to help you handle every hurtful situation."

--The Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu van Furth, artist, author, spiritual director

Writing a sensitive note is an art, but choosing the right words requires some work. In the pages of Kelly Browne's 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness are practical processes and guidance to help in choosing those perfect words.

--Robert Hickey, author, Honor & Respect

"Chapter by chapter Kelly enriches our lives with her internationally inspired tips and techniques for mindful forgiveness right at our fingertips."

--Pamela Eyring, president and owner of The Protocol School of Washington(R)

About the Author

Trauma survivor Kelly Browne evacuated her parents during the SoCalGas Aliso Canyon Blowout over Los Angeles--the worst environmental gas disaster in U.S. history. As her mother spiraled into a fatal cancer diagnosis from the toxic exposure, Browne's daughter was thrown from a horse at an unlicensed equestrian camp, breaking her neck. Browne sought trauma therapy for herself and family, digging deep to embrace the tools she teaches in this book, forging ahead with tenacity, acceptance, forgiveness, and navigating a way to find her personal peace amidst the pain.

Browne is a well-known gratitude expert on thank-you notes for adults and children. She is the author of the bestselling series in its category, 101 Ways to Say Thank You: Notes of Gratitude for All Occasions (Sterling 2008, 2nd edition, 2015) and 101 Ways to Say Thank You! Kids & Teens (Cedar Fort, 2015), and 101 Ways to Say Thank You: Notes of Gratitude for Every Occasion (Adams Media/S&S, 2022).

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