FREE YOUR MIND AFTER DIVORCE

Forgiveness is freedom…

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that prisoner was you.”

~ Lewis Smedes 

If you are trapped in a prison of anger, pain, blame and resentment you understand how powerful this quote is. 

 I know the act of forgiveness may be a fight initially – your life has been turned upside down, and it may or may not have been your choice

But wouldn’t it be nice to be free? Free of all those burdensome emotions that now weigh you down…own your mind…close your heart…and stress your body. 

 Would you like to know how to get out of this life robbing state?

 The answer to your turbulent life is

 forgiveness…of everything and everyone, especially yourself!

Practicing and embracing forgiveness will bring about the following life changes for you:

• Peace of mind
• Lower blood pressure and stress reduction
• Spiritual well-being
• Fewer anxiety and depression symptoms
• Psychological well-being  

• Only three things will dull the pain of any unpleasant memories you are still hanging on to:

  1. Compassion
  2. Love
  3. Forgiveness

  Ask this question of yourself:

  How can I soften my heart towards………(fill in the blank)? How can I transmute the pain and anger he/she has caused me to forgiveness, and how can I forgive myself for the trespasses I have made?

  So the question for you to consider is: Are you ready to forgive and surrender and change your paradigm? Are you ready to put this practice into action?

  Start today and your world will become a sparkling reflection of your love and compassion. That can't be bad:-) 

Comments

[David Reynolds]

Welcome to the mentee group. (I added your blog to the network AND confirmed you as the author)

My experience with forgiveness was a long and hard fought battle. I certainly agree that the circumstances may make 'instant' forgiveness unrealistic and if the disruption to your life continues (due to the actions of the other) it makes it almost impossible!

I recall reading that old saying about unforgiveness is the cup of poison you drink but the only one it kills is YOU. And this was certainly true in my case as my ex couldn't have cared less.

When I finally let it go (and apologized to HER for mistakes made), I felt that weight lifted off of me that I had carried for so many years. The fact she never acknowledged any responsibility only made the forgiveness sweeter. You can't undo damage done and often you can't even prevent MORE damage, but at least you can stop drinking the koolaid that kills only you.