Last week we spoke about what forgiveness is NOT and why it is so important to learn to forgive. Today we are going to look into the 6-step process to forgiveness.
STEP #1
Write the name of the person who has wronged you then underneath list all of the things you have done that you would like to be forgiven for.
By starting with this step, you see how much compassion you are in need of and in turn it makes it easier to show mercy to those who have hurt us.
STEP #2
Forgiving others is a spiritual experience and when forgiving someone feels beyond us, look to the Universe for support. Ask the Universe to help you forgive and send this out with your heart.
STEP #3
Become fully aware of the violation done against you. Feel the pain, anger and hurt fully. Do not stop any feeling, be aware of these emotions though do not cling to them, let them pass.
If you need to – punch a pillow, scream and shout. Whatever you need to do to feel as if you have fully felt all of the emotions.
Finish by thinking of three things you have learned from this experience and write it down.
STEP #4
Consciously make a decision to surrender.
Surrender your desire to get even with the person that wronged you. Write down your decision for example “I am surrendering my rights to get even with ….. I make a commitment to the Universe and myself to surrender these sordid feelings and while acknowledging them, I am releasing myself of the toxicity having learned from the experience and allowing myself to move on with my life”
STEP #5
Choose to have compassion on your violator.
Look at them as a tragedy who should be pitied. Pray for them. It is hard to pray for someone and still hate them. Ask for a blessing in their life, for good things to come and to wish them well. All in the light that you are freeing yourself from them for good.
STEP #6
Move on.
Now is the time to focus on positivity, light and the people that bring joy into your life. Forgiveness takes time but with focus and the Universe to support you, you do not need to have the negativity and hurt in your life anymore. Keep your writings so if you need to you are able to refer back to the steps.
Forgiveness frees us from toxic feelings that ensnare us in hate and bitterness. By learning to forgive, we free ourselves to live fully in the present and to reach our fullest potential.
What steps do you take to forgive?
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