Forgiveness is a very powerful action.
In the course of our lives, we are often hurt by things people say or do. Sometimes, we are even hurt by things that people fail to do. The conscious mind may remember some of these hurts but the subconscious mind is capable of remembering EVERYTHING! Emotional injuries that are being nursed by the subconscious can actually stunt a person's emotional and spiritual growth. They can even impact a person's physical health.
Forgiveness is an incredibly powerful healing tool. If we can sincerely forgive those who have hurt us, the release felt by the subconscious can actually be tangible. But forgiving is not something we have learned to do. Our egos prevent us from forgiving. We want the other person to apologise first before we can forgive them.
The thing is, by waiting for the other person to apologise first, we are putting our own well being into their hands. Why do we want to do that? If forgiving can help us to improve our own physical and emotional health, why not try?
The following Forgiveness Affirmations are very generic and can be customised to suit one's own religious or spiritual preferences. The effectiveness of these Affirmations is cumulative. At first, they may be just words that you are reading. But as you repeat the process every day, the words sink into your subconscious and become very real.
You see, you don't have to apologise to their face. You only need to visualise them and apologise in your heart as you say the words. Start with the easy ones, the people you can easily forgive. As you progress, take on the harder challenges. Remind yourself that you are purging toxins from your system by forgiving them. They no longer have the power to harm you. Forgive them and let them go. What they do with themselves is their business, not your concern.
As you read the affirmations, think about actual instances where you were hurt. As you let the hurts leave you, the load becomes lighter. As you continue to forgive, you will remember hurts that you thought you had forgotten. Let them all come to the surface and flush them out.
Most of all, don't forget to forgive yourself. Recall your life, think about the instances when you were disappointed with yourself, and forgive yourself. Do this every day - set aside a convenient time to do it.
Give it a try. You won't know unless you try.
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