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Transcended Forgiveness

Oct 30, 2024

In this powerful episode of Inspiring Nations, host Sonja Keeve sits down with emotional intelligence trainer and motivational speaker, Rodney C. Burris. From the tough neighborhoods of Baltimore to becoming one of America's leading voices on emotional intelligence, Rodney shares his personal journey of resilience, growth, and the profound impact of transcendent forgiveness. The conversation explores how forgiveness isn’t just about others—it’s about freeing yourself to heal and grow. Rodney introduces the concept of "reparenting" to love the wounded parts of ourselves and delves into how he learned to reconcile with his younger self to move forward.

Episode Highlights:

  • Rodney’s journey from Baltimore to becoming a leading emotional intelligence trainer for organizations like the Federal Department of Education and the U.S. Navy.
  • The concept of transcendent forgiveness: A step-by-step process of confronting hurt, accepting responsibility, and moving through healing.
  • Rodney’s personal story of emotional trauma from his childhood and how reparenting helped him reconnect with his inner child.
  • The role of faith in forgiveness and how God's love allows us to heal and transcend pain.
  • Pronoia: The belief that everything in life is working together for good, even in challenging times.
  • Rodney’s upcoming book on the seven steps of transcendent forgiveness and how listeners can receive a free eBook copy before its official launch.

Key Quotes:

  • “Forgiveness isn’t really for the other person—it’s for you.”
  • "Healing begins when we acknowledge that we are hurt."
  • "Pronoia is the idea that everything is working together for my good."
  • "Forgiveness is a birthing process—painful, but necessary for new life."

How to Connect with Rodney C. Burris:

  • Get a FREE eCopy of the book before the official launch:
    Email info@rodneycburris.com with the subject line “Puerto Rico” to receive your copy!
  • Follow Rodney on Social Media:

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