Forgiveness: The gift you truly give YOURSELF!

Forgiving Others:

 Forgiveness can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can give to yourself. Yes, that’s right – yourself! Forgiveness is a decision to let go of bitterness and resentment towards another person or situation. It’s letting go of the negative feelings and removing the focus and attention to the unwanted. Forgiveness is wonderful and can lead to positive feelings of understanding, compassion and empathy for the one who upset you.

When someone hurts or offends you, negative feelings of bitterness or revenge are created. Don’t let yourself pay the price over and over. Oftentimes the focus on the past and the hurt will keep you from enjoying the wonders of today and the potential of tomorrow.

Holding on to anger or grudges will not bring justice to the other person nor will it hold them accountable for their wrong doing – the grief and pain is only affecting you. Remember, they have their own karma and they will experience the result from that action. Holding on does not give you power – it leaves you powerless. Good news, although you cannot control their actions or their decisions, you CAN control yours.

Benefits of Forgiveness:

Forgiveness can bring you a renewed peaceful spirit. You’ll find yourself feeling more positive overall and less stressed. You may even experience health benefits like lower blood pressure.

“…By being more open-minded and compassionate you can go to the next step – actively choosing to forgive that person or situation that has been troubling you…”Forgiveness is a lifestyle commitment. It’s letting go. If you find it difficult – it’s okay. Take it one step at a time and find the value in it. Briefly reflect on the affect the situation has had on you thus far in your life, health, well-being and choices. Then, think about being free from the pain.

Remember, we are all truly positive, loving beings by nature. Although, it doesn’t always appear that way, that is our true intention at heart.

Many act out in negative ways to somehow fulfill that desire for love. Realize that we are all imperfect and that we all make mistakes, and sometimes our perception may not be on point. By being more open-minded and compassionate you can go to the next step – actively choosing to forgive that person or situation that has been troubling you. Overall, forgiving others is about releasing the role of being the “victim”.

You’ll now you’ve truly forgiven when you can think of that person and feel good about them. Taking it even further – you’ll be able to see that person or even hug them without feeling any negative emotion.

Try it – you deserve it and you’ll thank yourself!

Have you had a hard time forgiving someone? Are you ready to let go?

“Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.” ~ Hannah Arendt

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