There's been a shift.
Can you feel it?
Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day for forgiveness.
Forgiving others
Forgiving ourselves (huge)
Forgiving God
And asking for God to forgive us
From whom will you be asking forgiveness?
Who will you be forgiving?
What process do you use to forgive?
ACIM teaches that forgiveness is the key to salvation. And as much as I practice the art of forgiving, I find it is a long term, on going process. In the bible Yeshua says we should forgive others something like 77 by 77 times. Acknowledging that there can be people or situations we forgive once, but need to forgive again, and keep forgiving until it is real.
According to Jewish tradition, today is the day when our future is written in the Book of Life. It is an opportunity to repent and forgive. A chance to be forgiven.
That being said, there is no need for superstition thinking, but every need to move into this final part of the year with a fresh heart focused on love, relieved of the burden of resentment and old unresolved hurts.
Let them all go.
In this Wayne Dyer video he shows how damaging resentment is on a physiological level using kineseology (sorry about the spelling). It is amazing how powerful the mind is when we focus on love, and weak we become if we focus on resentment and negativity.
Amazing
Practical ways to forgive
- Make a call
- Send that email, text or message
- write a "no send" letter - wrote out everything you need and want to say, and then burn it or throw it away. Get to the nitty gritty and get it all out. Tell the person why you did it, and what you were going through. If you're feelng really brave send the letter, but always keep in mind the 12 step principle of making amends, which is only make amends if it will not do more harm to yourself or others. Check in with yourself and see what your real motives are in getting in touch with someone as opposed to doing an energetic forgiveness process.
Meditation to forgive those not here anymore or those you can't bring yourself to contact.
Find a quiet space, and time for yourself and focus on someone you believe has hurt you. See them surrounded with white light and love. Feel the pain and resentment of what happened. Ask your angels and God to help you let it go. To remove the pain and help you be willing to forgive. Breathe deeply and imagine darkness lifting from your shoulders and heart. Release the pain and let your angels carry it away to be healed in the Light of Truth. See yourself sitting opposite them and repeat out loud or in your head "I forgive you. I release you. And I set you free. I love you and I wish you love and peace."
Sit there and breathe. Keep focusing on love and forgiveness. When you feel satisfied gently open your eyes. Take a deep breathe and stretch. Get up and shake it out. You can open a window and let the energy out.
Any time in the future you think about this person, and ego tries to get you feeling angry again, repeat that you have forgiven them, and give it to God.
Aftercare
Forgiving and being forgiven can be an emotional experience, so make sure you take care of yourself after you've taken actions.
A few things you could do
- Drink plenty of water
- Celebrate by doing something nice for yourself
- Take a sea salt bath
- Do some excercise and release any stress toxins that are stored in your muscles
- Have some fun
- Reach out to those you love
- Spend time with loved ones
- Watch a nice, funny film
- Take a walk and breathe in the warm autumn air
Forgiveness is key to real happiness.
You don't need to contact the person to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
They don't even need to be alive.
You don't forgive for them, you forgive for you.
Take a leap of faith, and allow yourself to take a huge step towards inner peace.
Forgive and allow yourself to be forgiven.
Most of all, forgive yourself.
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