Forgiveness
Definition
A deliberate, conscious decision to release and dissolve feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you.
Practical Tips
- Forgiving other people heals the ‘hurt’ part of you and frees you to life your life to the full.
- Be aware of the part you are playing in the scenario and decide to let go of ‘Victim mode’.
- Realise that it’s not about them, it’s about you.
Beliefs and Affirmations
I appreciate that forgiveness is the key to healing relationships.
Rules
(How to make it very EASY to feel the positive emotion)
Anytime I remember my greater good and well-being benefits from my being able to forgive, I can embrace the energy involved in doing so.
Example Challenges
DC070 Social Media says I have looked at my Ex Bosses profile! (And I haven’t!!) Hated my Ex Boss for his behaviour!!
Quotes
“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.”
– Lewis B. Smedes