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Forgiveness


Yesterday one of my email accounts was hacked and the hackers attempted to send out viruses in my name as an attachment. That account is not connected to my blog, so you don't have to worry about communicating with me here. I never had that happen to me before. It feels like digital rape. Hacking is an intrusive, vile invasion of ones privacy. I am so ashamed and sorry to the people that I communicate with, in integrity, that this has happened. I don't know if this has happened to you before but it is truly an invasive and violating experience. If it has happened to you, please send your comments below. Sharing information on this activity is a way to overcome it but if we keep it to ourselves they win. When I first discovered that it had happened, it temporarily took all the air out of my body.

My blog is a respite. It is a virtual studio of creativity and spirituality, where I share almost daily inspirations. Hackers, I will not let you disturb the positive vibration I am putting out into the world. I am not going to dwell on negativity in this space--not now--or ever. Suffice it to say, I have taken numerous steps to remedy the situation and to make sure it does not happen again.

With a heart filled with forgiveness towards the devious hackers, and apologies to my friends and family, so mote it be and Blessed Be!
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  1. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Great attitude about it. I'm fond of forgive but don't forget, personally. And taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen again is a good way to remember the lesson learned.

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  2. Stephanie BirdApril 20, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks Stephanie K. It is hard to be forgiving after being on the phone for 2 hours trying to sort everything out. Ugh!! It's fixed finally! (Fingers Crossed)

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