Forgiveness. We all have things we need to forgive, whether they are faults we find within ourselves or wrongs that were committed against us. Holding grudges is not only exhausting, it's pointless because anger only hurts you. No matter how mad you are at someone, that person goes about their life unaffected while you waste away, consumed by your anger. Buddha once said, "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."
For some reason, people have locked on to the idea that not forgiving somehow makes them stronger. That maybe rage will help them find the perfect solution to the problem. The truth, however, is that anger, guilt and blame do nothing to solve a problem. They only magnify the negativity you feel when you think about that person or situation. Forgiveness, on the other hand, releases all that pent up anger and hostility and enables you to be at ease with yourself and those who have harmed you. Living in forgiveness enables you to walk with a light heart and a sense of inner peace.
When Jesus spoke of turning the other cheek and forgiving those who trespass against you, he was giving very sound advice. It might seem weak or even foolish to not react, get angry or try to exact revenge but none of those things is going to help you. Releasing the negativity you feel, however, will.
Whom have you not forgiven in your life and why? What is it that compels you to hold on to the past hurt, guilt or blame? Is not forgiving this person helping you or hurting you? I think you will find that clutching to a hurtful past isn't doing you any favors.
Jason Hundley has studied various metaphysical concepts such as The Science of Mind, Conversations with God, many of Wayne Dyer's books and much of the Abraham-Hicks material.
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