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Writer's pictureKayla Victoria

Forgiveness

Updated: Apr 25

Forgiveness leads to unity by resolving conflicts and fostering reconciliation; unity is strengthened through the practice of forgiveness, as it helps mend relationships and build trust; and wisdom is gained from forgiveness and uniting with ourselves or others who have hurt us. The reflective nature of forgiveness and the lessons learned from unity leads to greater self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to make thoughtful and compassionate decisions in the future.


What is the importance of forgiving yourself first before others?


Forgiving yourself is an act of self-love, and it allows you to live freely without being weighed down by past mistakes. Free from guilt. Free from regret. Free from negative self-talk. Do you notice when you feel confident about yourself? No one can tell you anything to change how you think about yourself. Forgiving yourself begins psychologically, and your actions will speak for itself. This statement has helped me with forgiving myself from past experiences I was not proud of:


“I did not know that person was going to betray me. I forgive myself. I know better now.”


Move on from the painful past. Cry it out. Feel those emotions and receive them out of love without judgment. We are not robots. Think about what you are grateful for to help you focus on the present and bring your energy back into yourself. Remember you are healing, and there is no timeframe. You cannot undo the past. Keep moving forward with the wisdom gained from those experiences. Once you know better, you will do better. You will be less tolerant of disrespectful behavior and set healthy boundaries with others.


Overall


When it comes to a situation where you feel someone has wronged you, healing does not start with that person apologizing to you. It begins with you apologizing to yourself. Forgiving yourself leads you to a path of renewal, healing, personal growth, and positive change. It’s about acknowledging mistakes, learning from them, and treating yourself with kindness and understanding.


Forgiveness breaks the cycles and patterns of negativity, resentment, and self-destructive behavior.






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