It seems one thing that is often underestimated is the power of forgiveness. It is not important for the other person, it is vital for you. It isn't that they deserve forgiveness, it is because you do. Forgiveness will liberate you from your past. It allows you to look forward with home rather than back with bitterness and regret. When you forgive it releases all the resentment you have carried in your heart. It leaves an empty space you can fill with love, hope and compassion.
If someone mistreated you in the past you don't need to continue their work for them. Let it go. All that holding on to mistreatment or abuse does is create unhappiness and bitterness in your heart. Start with something small and realize how much lighter it makes you feel to have set down that burden of mistrust and hurt. You will find you are happier and more at peace with the world around you. It is rather simple, let go of the resentment and pain and fill your heart with love and trust. Stop giving those who have mistreated you power over your life and your thoughts.
It isn't easy to change the way you think. What seems more effective is to change the way you behave. The feelings will follow the actions. If you look around and see someone who needs help then do that. Be a friend or a helper, a person of comfort in their time of trouble. You will likely find that your feelings about your trials and tribulations will change. You will have a new perspective and be less concerned with how you have been wronged in the past.
Not everything will go according to plan. Mistakes will be made. Learn from them. If they cause someone else pain do you best to make them right and seek forgiveness.
Finally, take some time to be outside in nature. Go out at night and look up at the stars in the sky. Realize that everything around you is in some manner a miracle. Take a little time to appreciate them and get away from the nonsense and drama on television. It is a wonderful and joyous world out there waiting for you to participate in its wonders.
Use the power of forgiveness and find a new life.
Inspirational and well said. This one is a keeper. Thanks.
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