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We are ending the second month of the new year. When you counted down to midnight, what was your New Year's resolution? Was it "new year, new me"? To become wealthy? Or to change something about yourself? When we think about trying to change aspects of ourselves, we are trying to change the version of ourselves that we want to leave in the past. This year, I would like you to think about your New Year's resolution as forgiveness.
Forgiveness is not about other people; it is about letting go of the pain and moving forward in your own life. Here are some things I learned about forgiveness:
The Lessons of Forgiveness
1. Moving Beyond the Pain
When you forgive the pain that someone has caused you, you get to move on without holding on to the other person. The chains that once bound you to the hurt dissolve, leaving you with a sense of peace and freedom.
2. Healing Your Heart
Forgiveness can heal your heart. It mends the broken pieces, stitching together the wounds that have festered over time. This healing process allows you to embrace life with a renewed sense of purpose and joy.
3. Discovering Freedom
There is immense freedom in forgiveness. It is liberating to release the heavy burdens of resentment and bitterness. Forgiveness opens the door to new possibilities and allows you to live unencumbered by past grievances.
4. Sharing Your Wisdom
You can pass on the wisdom of what you have learned about forgiveness to others. Your journey can inspire and guide those who are struggling with their own pain, creating a ripple effect of healing and growth.
Forgiveness: A Powerful Force
Forgiveness can move mountains. It is powerful because when you forgive, you are taking the power back within yourself, and it radiates through your pores. This internal strength transforms your perspective and interactions with the world, fostering a sense of empowerment and serenity.
A Path to Release and Freedom
I want to give you some homework. Write down who hurt you and what they did to you. I don’t want you to think about it—just let your emotions flow onto the paper. After you have poured your heart out, I want you to read it out loud and release the pain. Once you have grieved for the little girl or boy within you and are ready to move forward, I want you to destroy what you wrote. You can burn it, rip it, or put it in water. Once you destroy it, don’t pick up the ashes. Let the pain go, love, because it is time to feel free and release.
Embracing Forgiveness
As we navigate through the rest of this year, let your resolution of forgiveness guide you. Embrace the power it holds to transform your life and the lives of those around you. Let go of the past, heal your heart, and celebrate the freedom that comes with forgiveness. It is a journey worth taking, a mountain worth moving, and a resolution worth keeping.
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