SUNDAY: forgive them for they know not what they do

“After all this is over, all that will really have mattered is how we treated each other.”

Anonymous

Today is the way into your future.

You are leaving the past behind and forging ahead with forgiveness as a way of living, as a spiritual path.

If anyone does anything that offends you, hurts you, disappoints you or makes you angry, think of the spiritual implications for both of you, and use your new-found forgiveness way of living. Say “Forgive them for they know not what they do” to yourself; breathe deeply; immediately put them in your heart—and hold them there before any nasty feelings or thoughts take over.

If someone hurts you physically or is abusive, find help and if you can, make plans to escape from this situation when you can. It is unacceptable and intolerable. Then once you are safe, you can heal and work on forgiveness.

It is important to consider the right timing for forgiveness, as well. Do it too quickly and you may not process the emotions adequately. If you wait too long, however, those toxic emotions will settle in and be poisoning your soul.

There will be ample opportunities today and from now on for you to forgive: Your partner in life or your children will give you many reasons today to practice immediate forgiveness—or better still—non-reaction! If you respond and don’t react, become angry, bitter or twisted, there is nothing to forgive in yourself—or them.

Today, nothing is going to offend you, upset you or push your buttons. You are going to breathe, stay balanced, and in a state of equanimity. If you slip and find you are reacting, quickly move into forgiveness and your heart, and let it go.

Your new mantra is, “forgive, let go, send love and move on!” That way you are always bringing light into the world.

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