FORGIVENESS

" If you accept your function in the world of time as one of healing, you will emphasize the only aspect of time in which healing can occur. The moment you choose to forgive. " A Course in Miracles.

Forgiveness is an important aspect of spiritual growth and healing because it leads us to new dimensions of love. To forgive means, "to give up for change." When we give up anger, resentment, criticism and fear, the energy in our heat changes; our perspective of life changes; our mind changes and our relationship with God changes.

Forgiveness enables us to flourish, not merely survive, because our hearts once again open to the goodness of life, the goodness of God.

For your own growth and evolution, spend forty days in a state of forgiveness. Forgive those who have hurt you. Forgive those who have wished you harm. Forgive those who are not conscious enough to realize that you are a child of God and that whatever they do to or think of you, is a reflection of what they really think and know about God. Your most important task for this period is to forgive yourself for bad choices and decisions; for wasting time; for wishing harm or ill upon others; for believing others when they told you things about yourself that was not true. Most of all forgive yourself for forgetting that you are a precious child of God and that God loves you exactly where you are, as you are.

This is a forty-day process. You will need a notebook, at least 20 minutes, a quiet place and most importantly a willing heart and an open mind. As you begin the forgiveness process you may just be saying the words, notifying the Universe of your intent. As you continue the process the act of forgiving becomes empowering.

In our lives we experience upset and pain. Often these upsets involve individuals who are in our lives daily. The fastest way to change these circumstances and relationships is to forgive.


Recite the following prayer morning and evening:
Dear Father Mother God: (Feel free to use any other name with which you are comfortable)
Today, the power of love fills my heart and I am able to forgive.
Today, the power peace fills my mind and I am willing to forgive.
Today, the goodness of God fills my life and I am ready to forgive.
I am ready and willing to receive your perfecting presence in my life.
I now open my mind and heart to your divine order as the center of my life.
Bring me into alignment with my highest and greatest good.

Thank you! And so it is!


After reciting the prayer write the following statement 35 times.
I,__(Your name)___________ , forgive__________________________ totally and unconditionally.

Do not edit the names. Who ever comes to mind, write their name. If the same name comes up over and over, write it.

Suggested Reading: The Little Book of Forgiveness by D. Patrick Miller

1) Go back to the names listed on paper; surround each person with love and light, happiness and joy. Ask if that they be given what they want and need.

2) Each day, meditate on “What a day would look like if truly prosperous”.  Write it on paper. Go back a look after a few days to see if those needs were met.

3) Each day, list 5 ways you have experience abundance of the universe in your life. Write them down on paper. Example: I have abundance of food, friends, shelter, and love from my children.