FORGIVE AND RECLAIM YOUR POWER

Forgive? How can you forgive someone who has hurt you, betrayed you or has done something which you feel is unforgivable? That is exactly how I felt, five years ago when my aunt suggested that I forgive someone that had repeatedly hurt me for decades. This person was relentlessly out to destroy me and my life. I would try to forgive and things would seem alright for a little while. Then after enough time had passed, the hurtful behavior would start again. It would be the same routine over and over again. I had decided that I was not going to put myself through this again. This time, I was really done. I remember thinking my aunt was crazy when she nonchalantly said “Forgive her”. I felt as though, she was disregarding everything I had expressed and truly did not understand the compiling pain that I was enduring. I was tired of being foolish. I was tired of being hurt. Not just from this one person, but from many people. Something had to change, and the furthest thing from my mind at the time, was forgiveness.

 

After taking some time to heal and think clearly, I decided to forgive once again. I could not believe I had reached that point. Even though I was tired of being hurt and angry, I never thought I could forgive certain people. But it seemed different this time. One of my best decisions in life, was when I truly tried to forgive. I took on forgiveness with a new perspective, understanding and approach.

Forgive By Accepting People As They Are

When you accept people as they are, you will not be as disappointed. It is important to forgive the past and start new, if you want to move forward. The mistake people make is when they hope or believe that people will change. It is great if they do, but in the meantime you either need to accept them as they are, or let them go. Otherwise you will continue to get hurt and frustrated.

 

 

Forgive, But Set Boundaries

You have a choice to set boundaries of what you are willing or not willing to accept. This is the greatest tool you can use to self-protect and demonstrate self-love. There is nothing wrong with forgiving someone, but set a limit on the negative behavior.

Forgive and Become Empowered

You will gain inner strength and become empowered when you forgive. It feels great when you become aware that others do not have a hold or negative impact on your life, unless you allow them to. You cannot control other people, but you can control yourself. You have the power to forgive and be happy.

Forgive and Release Pain/Anger

When you forgive, you instantly release all the past hurt and anger. You no longer allow those negative emotions to impact your present life.

 

 

There is something magical and freeing about forgiveness. When you forgive, it wipes away all the pain. There will no longer be an anchor weighing you down. Take your power back. Forgive, so you will feel lighter and happier.

 

 

 

 

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