Last Fall we ordered your book The Psychology of Cancer.  I felt it would be an important addition to our personal library, especially since cancer is so pervasive.  Wow!  What a great and important read that was and is!

One of the most important things I read was about the Hawaiian ceremony of forgiveness.  I read and re-read that section and thought about how it applies to myself.  Read it again and put it to practice.  I’m here to tell you what you already know:  it works!  And curiously, it seems to have power on both sides of an issue between two people.

I followed your suggestion about not telling the person or persons what you are doing; just do it for oneself.  When we can acknowledge our own part and forgive ourselves, a long step toward healing has been taken.  I recently had opportunity to visit the household of which the person is a part.  Last Fall this person had made arrangements to be gone while I was there.

This time the person was there and I was greeted with love, the same honest affection that I sought to give. What a joy!  Thank you for your sage advice!

With gratitude and appreciation,