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Forgiveness Is YOUR Choice

By Josette Veltri 5. Be mindful of your presuppositions. There is no
“supposed to” in life. Acknowledge the here and now of
Forgiving oneself is not your pain, be with it so you can come to understand it.
easy and often thought of And, lastly remember that what you see means nothing
as impossible. But, studies until you give meaning to what you think of what you
have shown if we cannot have seen. Forgiving oneself is not based on how many
forgive ourselves, it will be mistakes or unresourceful choices you have made. It is
difficult to forgive others. your choice to stop packing, unpacking and repacking the
Mahatma Gandhi reminds same feelings over and over again.
us that the weak can never It is your decision, your choice to drop the emotional
forgive because forgiveness baggage of unforgiveness toward yourself and others. It is
is the attribute of the strong. a moment in time when you decide to unpack the corners
In his book The 12 Steps of Forgiveness, Paul of your heart for the last time.
Ferrini introduces us to a process of showing ourselves Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, co-director at the Harvard T.H.
compassion, empathy, kindness, and understanding; Chan School of Public Health reminds us that the act of
setting up healthy boundaries to make peace within, let The following are five excerpts from Ferrini’s book forgiving is never easy. But, dwelling on events and reliving
go, and move forward. as he explains the process of forgiveness: them over and over fills our minds with negative thoughts.
However, forgiving someone does not start with them, 1. The first step to self-forgiveness is to take Yet, when we learn to forgive ourselves and others, we no
it begins with you. Self-forgiveness is a choice that is responsibility for your peace with an understanding that longer are trapped by past actions and, we can finally feel
not necessary. However, it is a choice to demonstrate it is/was love and acceptance that you really wanted. free to love, explore, relearn and learn again.
unconditional love for ourselves. 2. Release self-judgment and all conditions attached
Josette Veltri, a Boca Point resident, is a certified
to it, so you will be able to release your judgments and educator and coach on loss and transition. Her purpose,
conditions toward others.
Hot Topics life and will make more effective choices in the future. to assist clients heal and move forward so they can go
3. Trust yourself that you have learned the lessons in
from I Can’t to I Can, One Step at a Time. She can be
4. Be open and willing to learn and share with an open
Group Notice mind and heart. reached at josette@nextstepnewstart.com. (https://www.
linkedin.com/in/josettejveltri/) 

We are a women’s group who remember Reva Pups N’ Pumpkins: Spooky Fun At The
Tucker. Hot Topics has resumed meetings every Friday
discussions at 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Boca Pointe Shops At Boca Center To Benefit
and are seeking new members. Please join us for lively
Community Office. If you would like more information
or to sign up, please call 561-715-8298.  Tri-County Animal Rescue

Tickets are $20 per person, and all proceeds will
Dear Boca Pointe Tuesday, October 29 from 5 benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organi-
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
zation dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals in
Dog Owners: By Hillary Reynolds need. Register in advance at https://bocacenterpupsn-
pumpkins.eventbrite.com.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue: Tri-County
Get ready for a howling good time at Pups n’ Pump- Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
kins at The Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center dedicated to saving and rehabilitating animals in need.
We have had a few recent Circle, (between Rocco’s Tacos and Tap 42), on Tuesday, They provide medical care, shelter, and adoption servic-
complaints from residents who have October 29 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an unforgettable es to countless animals, ensuring they find loving for-
had uncomfortable encounters evening filled with spooky bites, scary sips and a Halloween ever homes.
w ith dogs of f pet costume contest with a prize of $500 in gift cards from The Shops at Boca Center is a 117,227 square-foot
leash around the various Boca Center merchants of the winner’s choice. upscale retail and dining destination with tenants includ-
property. We are Bring your furry friends and festive spirit to celebrate ing Total Wine & More, Copperfish Kitchen, Morton’s
reaching out to our the season with a Monster Mash DJ Dance Party that will Steakhouse, Narbona, Orange Theory Fitness, Rocco’s
have everyone grooving to the beat. This is a family-friend-
Tacos, Sixty Vines, Tap 42, Ke Uh, Narbona, and more.
residents to remind ly event where pets and their owners can enjoy a variety of For more information, visit www.bocacenter.com. 
them of our rules concerning keeping dogs on leashes Halloween-themed activities.
and cleaning pet litter. As a resident of Boca Pointe
you must: Keep your dog on a leash. All dogs must
be controlled on a leash by an able-bodied person, at
all times, whenever the dog is on property. Also, you
must clean up and properly dispose of pet waste when
your pet relieves itself. Knowing and abiding by our
community’s animal-related ordinances will help make
our neighborhood a better place for everyone.
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