It’s extremely soooooo much going on in the world right now. So much to where it doesn’t leave room for you to continue to hold grudges with those you once had disagreements with or even hold things against yourself. No, I’m not saying to let the person back into your life with the chance they might hurt you again; you can forgive someone without giving them the opportunity to hurt you again. Forgiveness helps the process of healing. Healing is something that has nothing to do with anyone else, but you owe yourself access to healing. Especially things you’ve been through that weren’t your fault.
Tips for Forgiving Others:
- Switch the focus from blaming others to understanding yourself and the way you’re feeling
- Take responsibility for your part
- Let go of resentments
- Don’t live in the past-be present
Tips for Forgiving Yourself:
- Focus on your emotions
- Acknowledge the mistake out loud
- Think of each mistake as a learning experience
- Quiet the negative messages of your inner critic
- Get clear about what you want
- Take your own advice!!!!!
- It’s easy to tell others what to do, but at times you have to take your own advice
- Seek professional help, if needed
Sometimes it’s not always about you forgiving others; sometimes it’s yourself you have to forgive. Give yourself permission to forgive “you”; there might have been some things you put up with that you knew you shouldn’t have. You’ve made it through it, so it’s time to forgive yourself. While also making sure you don’t put up with those experiences again.
Don’t continue to dwell on the past; it won’t help you. Focus on healing and your future. Your future is brighter than the things you’ve been through. Don’t damage your future because you refuse to forgive others, as well as yourself. Your thoughts will determine your feelings.
Here are some quick takeaways: 1. Commit to letting go 2. Think through the pros and cons 3. Realize you have a choice 4. Empathize-Try to see the situation from the other person’s view. 5. Allow peace to enter your life 6. LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE/LESSON. I’M ROOTING FOR YOU AND YOUR HEALING!
