Today, we embark on an exploration on forgiveness. That which so many of us think we have done, but in actual fact, haven’t. What we do know, is that forgiveness is like the secret sauce in moving towards emotional sobriety … and is not just an act that we do once and BOOM, all is good. It is a way of being, a lifestyle.
Today we will explore how Awareness, Beliefs, and Courage can help awaken to the magic of forgiveness in your life.
Grab a relatively relaxing rendezvous space for you to connect with mind, body and soul!
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr. ~
Forgiveness begins with awareness – a conscious recognition of the pain, hurt, frustration, anger and resentment that we carry within us. It’s about acknowledging the wounds that have been inflicted upon us and the impact they continue to have on our lives.
By cultivating this awareness, we gain insight into the true price that we, and others in our lives, have to pay for holding onto judgements, grudgements, anger, resentment and the that place of “stuckness” where we know that we aren’t living in our true authenticity.
What is the price that we pay? It’s FREEDOM, the freedom that comes with letting go. And that’s a humongous price.
Forgiveness is not about condoning or excusing the actions of others. That’s a myth and I’m here to vouch that it is a myth. Real forgives is more importantly about about releasing ourselves from the burden of carrying around any associated anger or bitterness.
Forgiveness starts with the awareness that holding onto resentment only perpetuates our own suffering, and that true healing can only begin when we choose to let go.
Our beliefs about forgiveness shape our ability to let go of past hurts and embrace a path of healing and reconciliation. And this in and of itself is ground breaking news.
If we believe that forgiveness is a sign of weakness or loss, of defeat or failure, then it really does let the offender off the hook. Who here resists the idea of forgiving others or even ourselves because “it’s just not worth it”, or “it’s their fault anyways”, or the all too familiar “I’m done!”. I know I have resisted forgiveness, and I often still do, because my belief system is so deeply strewn in childhood dysfunction where I never believed that anyone had my back.
Living in survival mode creates a deep fear of forgiveness.
So, it’s time to challenge these limiting beliefs that keep us held back, and embrace a new belief that forgiveness is a courageous act of self-love, self-trust, and freedom – gifts that we are able to give ourselves rather than to those who we think have wronged us.
By shifting our beliefs about forgiveness, we create the space for healing, growth, and transformation to occur. And that, is an incredible space to be in.
This week’s courage challenge invites you to step boldly into the realm of forgiveness, embracing vulnerability as the path to freedom and inner peace. Sounds easy-peasy right? No, in fact it can sound down right humiliating if you are a resistor.
It takes courage to confront the pain of the past, to acknowledge our own role in perpetuating and generational suffering.
The stark truth is that this is a choice. We can choose forgiveness in spite of it all.
So, muster up the courage to acknowledge resistance and let go of the tight grip that resentment can hold on you … in doing so you will be able to release yourself from the chains of the past, and to open your heart to the potential of healing and renewal.
And that is the act of courage: choosing forgiveness. This is where we can realize our power, revise the template of our lives, release the pain and rise!
~ REALIZE ~ REVISE ~ RELEASE ~ RISE ~
Remember, forgiveness is not about forgetting or condoning the past—it’s about choosing to no longer be defined by it and moving forward with grace and compassion.
As we conclude our exploration of the ABC of Forgiveness, I encourage you to carry the wisdom gained into your week ahead:
- Cultivate awareness of the pain and resentment that you carry within you, and the freedom that comes with letting go.
- Challenge limiting beliefs about forgiveness, embracing it as a courageous act of self-love, self-trust and liberation.
- Embrace the courage to forgive yourself and others, knowing that in doing so, you will rise to be the best version of yourself.
Remember, forgiveness is not a one-time event—it’s a journey of self-discovery and transformation, a testament to our capacity for resilience, compassion, and grace. So, let’s embrace the magic of forgiveness and open our hearts to a life filled with love, joy, and possibility.
Ciao for now, my radiant souls
If you’d like a little extra, check out my past Soul Refresher Mini Masterclasses and training videos that I creative privately (and for free) to members in the Soul Empowerment & Transformation Lounge weekly.
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Have a beautiful week, and remember, if you’re interested in diving deeper into the 4 pillars of my work: Realize, Revise, Release & Rise … join me in a complimentary call where we can begin to unlock your unique power. Trust me, it will be worth it!
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Janine McJannet 
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