Who do you need to forgive?
Most people that we are harboring negative feelings towards often either don't know or don't care.
We hold onto these negative thoughts and feelings, which causes stress and division.
It also allows people to live in our minds which can cause us to spend lots of mental energy thinking about them and how they have harmed us.
Sometimes we hold on because we've been hurt directly, someone we love and trust has been hurt, or we just don't quite like the person.
When we choose to let go and forgive, we give ourselves peace and joy.
When we forgive, it doesn't mean that we forget or excuse the harm that was done to us, it means that we stop looking back and look forward.
How do you forgive you ask?
Here are some tactics you can use:
Say it out loud. "I forgive you _____ for _____."
Have a conversation if you can.
Discuss the situation where you felt harmed
Discuss what you recall being said (let the person know that you may not recall it 100% correctly)
Discuss how you felt then and how you're feeling now
Tell the person that you've been holding on to this and have decided to let it go and forgive them
Forgive them and don't bring it back up - ever
3. If you cannot have a conversation then:
Write a letter to the person who has hurt you
Remind them of the situation and how you felt back then and are feeling now
Tell the person that you've been holding on to this and have decided to let it go and forgive them
Let it go
If you want to be happier, and create more happiness around you, forgive.
You'll be glad you did as will the people you love and trust.
It's simple but not easy.
Forgive.
God bless you.
Shermain
Initial publish date: 4/15/2020
