Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do, especially if you or a loved one is a target of an unfair situation. When coaching others about forgiveness, I am asked repeatedly, “Why would I forgive my abuser and absolve him of his actions?” My answer is always the same, “You’re not. You forgive to release the deep wounds and toxic emotions that prevent you from living.”
Lewis B. Smedes has a powerful quote, “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”
Holding onto your deep-rooted emotions against your abuser only hurts you, not them. It’s like drinking poison and expecting them to die.
Forgiveness is one of the first steps to awakening. David R. Hawkins’ chart “Map of Consciousness” demonstrates the impact of how our emotions can affect the quality of our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Embrace your pain. Reclaim your life. Unveil your true authentic self. You deserve to be free.
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