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Whenever I walk on stage to give a lecture, the second part is often the demonstration. Most people come with the hope of connecting with someone who has passed. I generally begin by saying: “I understand that all of you would love a message but isn’t there someone here, living, right now in your life that you need to reach out to, connect with or forgive?” I feel this is a poignant comment to make, so as not to forget those around us today.

I feel life is short enough as it is and I would not want you one day to say: “Maybe I should have, could have or would have.” The act of forgiveness in it’s own right is incredibly powerful. It’s easy to say “I forgive,” but I’m not talking about just the words here. It’s not an occasional act or throwaway comment, but more a permanent attitude of mind. Above all it has the capacity to heal past wounds, whether accidental or intentional. I’m sure you’ve heard of the expression “forgive and forget” but don’t dismiss it too quickly. Many of us still try to forget, push it away, or better still, try not to think about some hurt that was done to us in the past. We live in the hope that our heart will heal on it’s own and any bad feelings will just fade away.

Sadly, this approach doesn’t always work. By holding onto anger or the resentment toward others as well as yourself, the feelings begin to worsen on a vibrational or energetic level. If you’ve been hurt in the past, and you’re holding onto negative feelings, they can take their toll on your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Psychological effects include depression, tension, anxiety, and stress. Your whole cardiovascular, digestive, muscular, and nervous systems can all be affected. Some people hold on these feelings for weeks, months, years, or in the most severe cases, for the rest of their lives.

Often times people generally have to blame someone. In these cases, people become accustomed to a life filled with rage, hurt, anger, and bitterness. They assume the personality of that energy, and the negative emotions become who they are. Here’s an interesting scenario. If all those feelings were confiscated, who would that person become?

As we’re all made up from energy, we end up holding on to these emotions of pain and anger. We resonate specific vibrations by the natural laws of “like attracts like.” We end up attracting others who have the same issues and problems. This is another example of energy drain, which I call soul leakage. For many, especially when the hurt is deep, it’s impossible to imagine forgiving someone who’s caused such physical, mental, or emotional pain.

Making the conscious decision to start the forgiveness process is the first step in letting go of the pain and marks the beginning of the healing process. When we forgive, we can get back to loving ourselves, and start to vibrate at a higher level through our heart center and attract love in many forms. Now, wouldn’t you rather be attracting that in to your life instead of pain and negativity?

Try spending time in quiet contemplation and ask yourself whether there’s a person or a situation, or even yourself that could use your forgiveness?

Forgiveness is very much about choice. It doesn’t necessarily mean releasing the person from the responsibility of their past actions. It’s a matter of releasing the anguish that your soul is carrying around with it. Whether they deserve to be forgiven or not, just remember that you’re doing it for yourself. The act of forgiveness enables you to use your energy in a healthier and more productive way. Each time you forgive, you have the potential to sever the cord of pain. When you express true forgiveness, you empower yourself to stop feeling like a victim. You begin to let go of any feelings that you were wronged. Your capacity to love and trust is enriched as those feelings of hurt and anger melt away.

In the deepest part of your heart and soul, you have the ultimate power to heal past issues that have been holding you back and live a life of total freedom. Here’s a quote I came across by an unknown author: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner … was you.”

So for today’s lesson I’d like you to imagine yourself in a safe, comfortable place that means something just to you. In your mind, visualize the person who you want to forgive walking up to you. Really see them, but try not to reconnect with the feelings of anger, resentment, or pain that this person may have caused you. This is about letting go of these emotions. It’s about cutting the cord and moving on. Take a slow deep breath and imagine you’re both surrounded by a beautiful shade of green light. This green healing light emanates from the heart. Its healing properties help you to forgive, as it heals the hurt and the emotions from the past.

During the visualization, repeat a few of your own positive healing affirmations. Here are a few of my favorites:

"I am now bringing in the healing power of forgiveness."
"I now forgive you and release you."
"I release myself from the emotions of the past."
"I forgive myself for accepting the belief pattern of pain and suffering."
"My heart is now open to receive love in my life."

Don’t be alarmed when you try this if it takes days, weeks, or even longer to become aware of the feelings of forgiveness. You may have been holding on to issues for quite some time, so give yourself as much time as it takes. You’ll know when it’s complete, because you’ll begin to feel a positive shift. It’s like a huge weight is released. You’ll feel physically lighter as you’re no longer held prisoner by the past, and as your stress and anxiety disappears, your whole immune system will be revitalized. Forgiveness doesn’t have to be asked for, bought, traded, or earned. Forgiveness is a gift for you. The gift that comes from forgiveness is love.

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