Forgiveness Meditation
Forgiveness is to heal and let go of the past – to understand. We must practice forgiveness for our own healing.
Forgiveness means letting go of past suffering and painful memories, releasing the burden of pain, anger, hurt, and suffering.
Without forgiveness our lives become burdened, heavy; we’re chained to the past, locked in a prison. When we don’t forgive, we perpetuate hate, anger and uncomfortable feelings. Often you discover you are suffering from a past event while the other person has already moved on. This is because you are hanging onto something and you have not forgiven.
Forgiveness does not forget or condone the past. To forgive is to understand and heal the pain in our heart, and learn from our experience. No matter how deep the trauma, we must find a way to heal our pain and move on. Forgiveness does not excuse harmful actions. When you forgive, you can tell yourself “I shall never again allow this to happen to me”.
Forgiveness is the first step to healing as we learn to equally forgive ourselves and others.
Join us at drop in guided meditation for a full guided forgiveness meditation.
I just moved here after floating for the past 8 years. I don’t know where I belong anymore, but realize I need to stay put and build a community of my own. I have issues with anger, and foregiveness and as a result have suffered physically and emotionally. I have made my world very small and it is suffocating me.
Awareness is the first step in conscious healing, and as a result your world is expanding. We could all benefit by practicing forgiveness in our daily meditations. Be gentle and kind with yourself, starting the day with renewed life.
I have forgiven my father. And I also have awareness that direct physical contact with him is not in my best interest right now, after years of denying this knowledge. As “a good daughter”, I had a great struggle forgiving myself to allow this backing away from the relationship. Forgiveness and acceptance is a process and I plan to keep chipping away at my past and healing my present. Thanks Regina for being a big part of that growth and healing, as well as many other friends and associates. We need each other to get and maintain our wellness!