Importance Of Forgiveness | by Madisyn Taylor When someone has hurt us, consciously or unconsciously, one of the most difficult things we have to face in resolving the situation is the act of forgiveness. Sometimes it feels like it's easier not to forgive and that the answer is to simply cut the person in question out of our lives. In some cases, ending the relationship may be the right thing to do, but even in that case, we will only be free if we have truly forgiven. If we harbor bitterness in our hearts against anyone, we only hurt ourselves because we are the ones harboring the bitterness. Choosing to forgive is choosing to alleviate ourselves of that burden, choosing to be free of the past, and choosing not to perceive ourselves as victims. One of the reasons that forgiveness can be so challenging is that we feel we are condoning the actions of the person who caused our suffering, but this is a misunderstanding of what is required. In order to forgive, we simply need to get to a place where we are ready to stop identifying ourselves with the suffering that was caused us. Forgiveness is something we do for ourselves, and our forgiveness of others is an extension of our readiness to let go of our own pain. Getting to this point begins with fully accepting what has happened. Through this acceptance, we allow ourselves to feel and process our emotions. It can be helpful to articulate our feelings in writing over a period of days or even weeks. As we allow ourselves to say what we need to say and ask for what we need to heal, we will find that this changes each day. It may be confusing, but it is a sign of progress. At times we may feel as if we are slogging uphill through dense mud and thick trees, getting nowhere. If we keep going, however, we will reach a summit and see clearly that we are finally free of the past. From here, we recognize that suffering comes from suffering, and compassion for those who have hurt us naturally arises, enhancing our new perspective. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Holub For anyone struggling with an addiction, in recovery, or with a loved one who is addicted to a substance or behavior, it can be difficult to find the path to healing and stay healthy. We just want to be happy, but sometimes we get caught in an addictive, downward spiral instead of achieving the happiness we crave. This course explores the essential connections between addiction, forgiveness and recovery. Our misery drives us to drink, shoot up, shop, work and screw ourselves into a hell world of desolation. Fortunately, there is a way out! A perfect path exists for each person who wants to heal. Your recovery may involve meetings, detox, counseling, diet, exercise, lifestyle and social changes, and perhaps new therapies involving plant medicine. Yet any healing must also include forgiveness if we want it to last. Through stories, humor, curiosity and soul searching in this course, we will explore the essential connections between addiction, forgiveness and recovery. We'll also explore exciting developments with sacred plant medicines, which are helping people unwind from decades of acute addiction, even to opiates and methamphetamine. Each lesson includes exercises, meditations, and inspiring examples of forgiveness and healing. With this information, you will receive a direct link to the inner peace that comes from deep, soulful letting go. Forgive and be free of addictions! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 4. 7 Day Raw Cleanse 5. 14 Day Spinal Reset 6. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 7. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 8. Soul Fire Dance Party 9. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 10. Intimacy Without Responsibility
> More Courses
|
| | | | | | | © 2016 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. |
| |
Subscribed as c8b3bc361a[at]newslettercollector.com (1067693) [1]