let's talk about forgiveness you can never be free of bitterness as
long as you continue to think unforgiving thoughts how can you be
happy in this moment if you continue to choose to think
angry and resentful thoughts thoughts of bitterness cannot create
joy no matter how justified you feel you are no matter what they did if you
insist on holding on to the past then you will never be free forgiveness
of yourself and of others will release you from the
prison of the past when you feel that you are stuck in some
situation or when your affirmations are not
working it usually means there is some more forgiving to be done
when you do not flow freely with life in the present moment
it usually means you are holding on to a past moment
it can be regret sadness hurt fear or guilt blame anger resentment
and sometimes a desire for revenge each one of these states comes from a
space of unforgiveness a refusal to let go
and to come into the present moment only in the present moment
can you create your future if you are holding on to the past
you cannot be in the present it is only in this now moment that your
thoughts and words are powerful so you really don't want to waste your
current thoughts to continue to create your future from
the garbage of the past when you blame another you give your own
power away because you are placing the
responsibility for your feelings on someone else
people in our lives may behave in ways that trigger
uncomfortable responses in us however they did not
get into our minds and create the buttons that have been pushed
taking responsibility for our own feelings and reactions
is mastering our ability to respond in other words we learn to consciously
choose rather than simply react
forgiveness is a tricky and confusing concept for many people
there is a difference between forgiveness and acceptance forgiving
someone does not mean that you condone their behavior
and the act of forgiveness takes place in your own mind
it really has nothing to do with the other person
the reality of true forgiveness lies in setting ourselves free
from holding on to the pain it is simply an
act of releasing yourself from the negative energy
also forgiveness does not mean allowing the painful behaviors or actions of
another to continue in your life sometimes forgiveness means letting go
you forgive them and release them taking a stand and
setting healthy boundaries is often the most loving thing you can
do not only for yourself but for the other person as well
no matter what your reasons are for having bitter unforgiving feelings
you can go beyond them you can get off it
you can let it go you only live in the now
and you can choose to think thoughts that make you feel good
right now you can choose to practice thinking thoughts
that create a positive today and tomorrow
know that you are creating thinking habits that will serve you well forever
positive affirmations for achieving forgiveness
the door to my heart opens inwards i move through forgiveness to love
as i change my thoughts the world around me changes
the past is over so it has no power now the thoughts of this moment create my
future it is no fun being a victim i refuse to
be helpless anymore i claim my own power
i give myself the gift of freedom from the past
and move with joy into the now
there is no problem too big or too small that it cannot be solved with love
i am ready to be healed i am willing to forgive
and all is well i know that old negative patterns no longer limit me
i let them go with ease
as i forgive myself it becomes easier to forgive
others i forgive myself for not being perfect
i am living the very best way i know how it is now safe for me to release all of
my childhood traumas and move into love
i forgive everyone in my past for all perceived wrongs
i release them with love
all of the changes in life that lie before me are
positive ones and i am safe
you have a choice you can choose to stay stuck and bitter
or you can do yourself a favor by willingly forgiving the past
and let it go and then move on to create a joyous fulfilling life
you have the freedom to make your life anything you want it to be
because you have freedom of choice