Dear Tom and Penelope,

Greetings from Florida.

We've just finished your book as our study in a prosperity class at our church. I've learned so much spirit freeing information--Thank You. I do have a problem that I would like your guidence with.

I am deeply in debt after having tried very hard for too many years to keep my business open. I barely make enough money to pay the minimum payment on my bills.

I am a single woman trying to put my daughter through college. The emotional toll of this debt is driving me crazy. I feel like such a failure. I don't want to embarrass my family so I'm a pro at faking it. Do you think you could shed some light into my darkness.

Thank You.

Sincerely,

Carol.

Carol,

Just last night I reread the chapter "Faking it." Maybe you should too. From time to time we all feel like we are losers. We feel the embarrassment of apparent failure only to realize that there is no such thing as failure. The only people who fail are the ones who never try. As long as you are doing what you feel in heart is what you should be doing. As long as your intent is good. You cannot fail. You cannot be a failure. It isn't possible.

You are you. That's it. That's all there is to it. You are a fantastic
person. you are real and you are trying to do good. Everything in your life is good.

The bottom line is every decision breaks down to A or B. Either you choose A or you choose B. You go right or you go left. Up or Down. And it doesn't matter what you choose as long as your intention is good. Didn't God put both choices there? Would he steer you wrong? Can that which is all Good be even partially bad? Of course not.

You need to let go of a lot of garbage. I suggest you write a few letters of forgiveness to every one who you feel has done you wrong. Including your parents and yourself. Write down every low rotten thing. Every disgusting stupid wrong. Fire one off to God if you're angry with him. Then forgive whoever it is. Write that you forgive them. Then burn the letters.

Forgiveness is for you. It releases you from living in that junk. I allows you to live in the present where your good is. Forgive, so you can live.

Good Luck,

Tom & Penelope