The wrongs that are done to us and that we do to others requires forgiveness. We have all needed to be forgiven and to forgive someone else, even ourselves. Once we forgive, the pain and anger dissipates. We can move on and look to the present and future instead of the past. Ford says that "If you do not cut the cords of resentment, you will be held captive by the very people you are trying to get away from." I've noticed that when I haven't forgiven someone I have icky feelings inside and it distracts me from being happy in the present moment. Even if it's too hard to forgive completely I still try to reason with myself on why I should forgive. It's easier for me to forgive when I understand the perspective of the other person and because I know they are human just like me.
When we don't forgive, Debbie says that we will remain in the cycles of self-abuse, negativity, and victim hood. It steals our joy and connects us with this bad energy. Leave the past in the past. The way to do this is by forgiving others and ourselves.
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