Hello!
I’m always correcting people who thank me for “convincing” them to forgive. It’s one thing to be thanked for saying something that resonated, or that gets a person to think about things in a different way…that I’ll take. But, when a person decides to forgive, it’s because they wanted to; on some level they were ready. I take no credit for what you are ready to do.
No one can make you ready if you’re not and when you’re ready, truly ready, no one can stop you.
Here are five ways to know when you’re ready to forgive someone, or release some baggage you’ve been carrying:
1) You think of the person or the thing and you don’t cringe; instead you reflect on the lesson learned (and you’re able to apply it to your life)
2) You can speak with the person or about the incident with an even and light spirit – there might be some nervousness but nothing negative
3) You’re able to pray for the person and/or wish them well
4) There is no blame in your heart – for the person or yourself
5) You use the incident or experience as a way to help others
If any one of these is not possible as yet but others are, you’re on your way: Keep going, the rest will follow.
And remember, the decision to forgive is yours…and so are the benefits! 🙂
Wishing you an abundance of love, peace and light.
~♥~
