I Forgive You
“By far the strongest poison to the human spirit is the inability to forgive oneself or another person. Forgiveness is no longer an option but a necessity for healing.” — Dr. Caroline Myss
Three of the hardest words to utter, but yet three of the most powerful words to say is, “I forgive you”. Why do we find it so hard to forgive ourselves and others? Why do we hold onto pain, regrets, animosities, hatred, bitterness and humiliation? Why do we do the things we do? Why do we say the things we say?
If we are not in control of our minds, 99.9% of the time we regress back to default thinking. Default thinking is our nature of ways of relating to the world. It is our autopilot negative lens we choose to view life through. It is our natural way of responding or reacting to the world and all that’s in it.
I forgive you are the three most hardest words to utter, and yet, three of the most Light revealing. Saying to someone- or even to yourself- brings about so much light and change and goodness. But, because we are so ego driven and full of pride, it’s very difficult to say “I’m sorry.” Or, to say, “I was wrong.”
To be unable to forgive is to live in hell, burdened, miserable, angry and full of self and outer-destructive behaviors. Besides, when we do or say things to others, it keeps us up at night wondering if they are thinking about the horribleness of our words and deeds. We always want to claim that we are changed people, but when it comes to thinking that someone else injured us, are we really changed enough to forgive?
We say we forgive. But, as soon as we get a chance, or as soon as we are having a bad day, or as soon as that person “looks” as if they are about to upset us, we go in straight for the kill by reminding them of that particular injury that we feel they caused.
Think about it!
We are not forgiving people. We hold onto grudges, nonsense and fear. Fear that that person will cause another injury. That is called living in fear! We have to learn the true meaning of forgiveness.
Forgiveness is when you can think about a particular person, place or circumstance without recalling that particular painful memory. Or, if you recall that memory, it does not stir up any negative emotions. True forgiveness is when you’ve totally forgotten the wound!
Do you hear me? That very goodness you are after is in the words, “I FORGIVE YOU”.
This week, I encourage you to practice true forgiveness. Do whatever it takes to release that pain from your semi and present consciousness. Love yourself enough to forgive those that hurt you. And, forgive yourself for the pain that you may have caused someone else.
—Penna
The I Forgive You by INNER PRINCESS Magazine, unless otherwise expressly stated, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Related posts:
- Brand New Consciousness “You cannot solve a problem from the same level of consciousness that created the problem.” — Einstein Healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness are spiritual qualities very much needed...
To forgive is to feel free. When we forgive, it lifts so much off of our shoulders. Unforgiveness can often be due to our own negative and insecurities about ourselves. Forgiveness allows us to be kinder to others because we don’t have a grudge or ill feeling toward anyone. When we don’t have this negative feeling, we are able to do and accomplish many great, positive, and wonderful things. We live a much happier, more fulfilling life. Life is way too short not to forgive. After all, we are all human.
Leave your response!