The Healing Power Of Forgiveness – Positive Reflection Of The Week

Forgive, Let Go & Embrace Growth – Article by Shahwana

Every day, we struggle internally with so many memories haunting us of the past, many of us keep the resentment that is carried on for years and years. If only we knew we are hurting ourselves more than anyone else. I wish we knew this from the start. Keeping anger and resentment leads to health problems. Our human body is not aligned to keep such energies floating in our Aura, it will internalize and harm the organs in long term, which could eventually lead up to a sickness.

There will always be people around us who push the wrong buttons, this is called life. So, how can you maintain peace and address the issue & upload it in your system for many years?

The first step is to reflect and understand what happened, here you may need to practice ‘Self Honesty’.
The second Step is to analyse the situation and learn to let go. Remember, it’s important to do this step by step, & yes it’s not easy but it’s possible. The third and crucial step is to forgive, which also includes forgiving oneself. One cannot harbour hurt and anger forever.

“Holding Onto Anger Is Like Drinking Poison and Expecting the Other Person to Die.” –Buddha

You can forgive someone for almost anything, but you cannot tolerate everything. We don’t have to tolerate what people do just because we forgive them for doing it. Forgiving heals us personally. However, to tolerate everything only means being hurt in the long run. So be smart, forgive, but don’t allow others and their nonsense to overpower you.

Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing and growth, both individually and collectively. It is an act of letting go of anger, resentment, and bitterness towards someone who has caused harm, and choosing to move forward with compassion and understanding. While forgiveness can be difficult, it has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and emotional well-being, relationships, and even physical health.

One of the primary benefits of forgiveness is that it can help reduce feelings of anger and resentment. When someone has wronged us, it is natural to feel hurt and angry. However, holding onto these negative emotions can be harmful to our mental and emotional health. Studies have shown that forgiveness can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and can improve overall well-being. By letting go of anger and resentment, we can free ourselves from the negative emotions that can weigh us down.

Forgiveness can also be beneficial for relationships. When we forgive someone who has wronged us, it can help to repair relationships that have been damaged. By choosing to forgive, we are showing that we are willing to move past the hurt and work towards rebuilding trust and understanding. This can especially be important in romantic relationships, where forgiveness can help prevent the breakdown of the relationship.

In addition to its benefits for individuals and relationships, forgiveness can also have physical health benefits. Studies have shown that forgiveness can help reduce blood pressure, improve immune function, and even reduce the risk of heart disease. This is likely due to the fact that forgiveness can help reduce stress and promote feelings of calmness and relaxation.

While forgiveness can be difficult, there are steps that we can take to make it easier. One important step is to practice empathy and try to see things from the other person’s perspective. By understanding why someone may have acted the way they did, we can begin to let go of anger and resentment. It is also important to acknowledge our own feelings and give ourselves time and space to process them. Finally, it can be helpful to seek support from friends, family, or a therapist.

In conclusion, forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing and growth. While it can be difficult, it has numerous benefits for mental and emotional well-being, relationships, and even physical health. By choosing to forgive, we can let go of anger and resentment and move forward with compassion and understanding.

Remember, you are not doing this for the person, you are doing it for yourself!

Simple technique on forgiveness by Master Stephen Co:

Follow this daily, and let the magic unfold…

Forgiveness

Shahwana Khanam – Pranic Healer