It is in the family dynamic that we learn the many important lessons not the least of which is forgiveness, honesty and fair play. The gentle gift of understanding and forgiveness gives freedom from the Ghosts of Guilt associated with childhood trauma or the spiteful hurt caused by another. Once you understand that forgiveness can dissipate the dark clouds of shame and sadness you yourself become free of hurt.
Our fears of being hurt, insecurity, feeling unloved, broken-hearted, arrogance, insensitivity, intolerance, misplaced affections and desires; long-held hurt, bitterness, anger, hostility, rage, excessive anxiety and stress, heavy-heartedness, resentment, and the associated lack of forgiveness all lead to a self built prison.
In your mind friends, lovers and family all become the identifiable enemy while the real culprit (lack of self-belief, lack of self-love and lack of forgiveness) hides inside them, eating away at their consciousness, hopes and ambitions, rendering them helpless, vulnerable and emotionally sterile.
Take these steps to release yourself from that internal prison of depression and feelings of unworthiness.
- Make a promise to God or your higher power that "I shall not repeat the unworthy act". Revenge has nothing whatsoever to do with forgiveness, but negative acts have everything to do with your own judgment. You cannot receive forgiveness because by your unwillingness to forgive, you have blocked the entrance to your heart insuring your continued self imprisonment.
- End every day with a review of your actions and your thoughts, looking to see if you have failed as good human being, look for your mistakes and then acknowledge any short comings and resolve to become better the next day. Ask for and expect to receive the ability to forgive and the right guidance to do better.
- Understand with each new day comes renewal, forgiveness, and a positive step towards building once again the forgiveness and freedom you seek. We are all in need of repentance and forgiveness at certain times in our lives, certainly. Truly letting go of the pain of the hurtful act and forgiving the person that did the act brightens your day.
- Forgiveness is not for the other person. Forgiveness frees you to learn from the experience. You must learn to delight in showing mercy and forgiveness to others. This alone will make an amazing impact in your life.
- If there is judgment, there can be no forgiveness. It is hard to accept that reconciliation with anyone can be as simple as offering forgiveness and acceptance.Forgiveness and love have the remarkable ability to heal instantly if fully and unconditionally engaged.
Forgiveness will allow you to experience a new world of grace, forgiveness and understanding beyond the dark grip of jealousy, bitterness, revenge and other mental sins that can drive you into depression and your mental prison.
Change your life today by practicing gratitude and forgiveness, thus giving yourself peace of mind. This will prevent any stressful issues in your life from depleting your energy and enthusiasm. When we focus upon well-being, forgiveness and love that is what our lives will be like. Forgiveness gets you off the hook and frees you from a toxic bond that keeps you stuck in attachment to that other person.
Use honesty, humor, patience, and forgiveness in all your dealings and you will set yourself free to lead the bright, loving life you deserve.
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