Forgiveness is Essential.

From the blog, “Be the best you can Be” Welcome

The topic for today is, “Forgiveness is Essential”.

Forgiveness is Essential

Forgiveness is a powerful tool that holds the potential to liberate us from anger, resentment and pain. As long as there are people in need of forgiveness, it is essential to continue extending that forgiveness. The act of forgiving knows no bounds.

Unforgiveness can be likened to a fishhook embedded within us. Until we make a conscious choice to forgive, this hook remains, causing distress and preventing us from moving forward. At this point forgiveness becomes a personal journey, no longer about the other person, but about ourselves and this can continue to significantly impact our daily lives.

Choosing to forgive is not merely a feeling it is a deliberate decision we must make. If we wait for the perfect moment to feel ready to forgive, it may never happen. True forgiveness requires us to act and let go of the grudges and ill feelings we hold. By doing so we can experience the freedom and relief that forgiveness brings. We remove the metaphorical fishhook, and it no longer has power over us.

The priceless value of freedom becomes evident when we embrace forgiveness. Some may argue that their experiences are traumatic or unjust that forgiveness seems impossible. It is important to acknowledge the pain and suffering as I cannot fully comprehend other people’s circumstances. However, what I am proposing is that despite the validity of their emotions, freedom can still be experienced.

Often our emotions rule our decision making process and compel us to dwell on past issues. In this case, I suggest approaching forgiveness from a different angle. Instead of waiting for our feelings to align with forgiveness which we know may never happen, we should choose to forgive despite the resounding “NO” within us. By deliberately speaking words of forgiveness and allowing our emotions to respond to those words, a flood of liberation can wash over us.

I understand that this may seem complex but in reality, it is a simple concept. By aligning our feelings with our chosen words of forgiveness, we open ourselves up to a newfound sense of freedom. We detach ourselves from the weight of the past hurts and embrace a lighter more peaceful existence.

I know there are different opinions regarding whether forgiveness should be offered face to face or not. While this can vary from person to person, I firmly believe that when we make a choice to forgive and take some form of action, we are on the right path.

Summing it all up, the act of forgiveness is an extraordinary gift that we choose to give ourselves and others. It releases us from the shackles of anger and resentment allowing us to move forward with grace while knowing peace. Regardless of the circumstances, forgiveness has the power to heal and transform our lives. Let us continue to forgive if there are people in need of it, and in doing so, experience the invaluable freedom it brings.

Thank you for sharing your time with us and until next time stay safe, happy and healthy.

Take care Julie