Forgiveness

Forgiveness – the superpower that sets you free.
If you could have one superpower what would you choose? Perhaps invisibility or flight. Well, how about something more useful – the willingness to forgive? Forgiveness is often seen as a sign of weakness, but actually, it takes tremendous strength. When you’ve been wronged, it’s natural to feel anger or even hatred. It’s hard to put these feelings to one side. But dragging those negative feelings around doesn’t help anyone. You deserve to be happy. Forgiveness can help you get there.
Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that you approve of their behavior. It simply means you’ve decided to let go of your bitterness. You can’t change what happened, but you can change your attitude. Most people assume their physical acts have the most impact on their lives. But actually, it’s your thoughts and feelings that shape reality. So to improve your life, you must first change your intentions.
Now all of this takes time. Forgiveness is a muscle you have to exercise. Begin practicing forgiveness by envisioning a safe place. Then, bring the person, or representation of the harmful act, into your area. Read them the charge; inform the offender of what they did wrong. The idea is to draw out every last emotion. Then, once all your emotions have died down, you’ll identify the lessons. For example, you might realize that as a result of the painful event you experienced, you’ve learned to set healthy limits and communicate better.
Try to imagine how the offender feels. Merge into their physical body. What past events might cause them to act this way? End your pain by allowing yourself to heal through understanding and forgiveness. To boost your self-esteem, you also have to forgive yourself. Again, it won’t be easy, but follow the third phase and accept that forgiveness is available to you.
Ultimately, only you can choose whom to forgive. Still, it’s a decision that can lead to a brighter future – a future you can design.