In this culture many of us have the habit of thought to review our grievances. When we go to the topic of forgiveness, it seems to involve going over the transgression against us.
There exists a Universal Law: “What is like unto itself is drawn.” This means that if we continue to go over and over the hurt part, we draw more of it to us. NO! We don’t want that!
Let’s put our attention toward WHAT WE DO WANT. That will involve reminding ourselves of all manner of Good already flowing to us. We can appreciate the people, places and events around us. We are encouraged to appreciate ourselves as well.
Example
Carrie Ann (CA) follows the suggestions in this blog’s posts. CA knows that whatever she puts attention on she gets more of that. If this dear woman puts attention on what she does NOT want, she will attract MORE of that. We need to recognize when we are reviewing unwanted— it works against us.
In a woman’s group meeting CA noticed how the other group members were drawn to report on how each had been wronged, a regurgitation of each’s resentment.
As she listened, this heroine perceived with compassion how many still were judging themselves inside. It was a big deal, a big change, for each to declare they were ok even as they remembered their “thing needing forgiveness.” In light of instead pursuing what we do want, these group members needed to behave differently now in order to get more wanted results.
Carrie Ann recommends when we become aware we are resenting, when we notice we want to forgive, then we switch to a look instead for what we can enjoy in this present moment. Group attendees declared, “It is most difficult to let myself off the hook. It is so hard to forgive myself!”
For sure, the letting go when we are hurt takes considerable focus and often a good chunk of time. Things shift for us bit by bit. And the discipline of this shift toward more and more appreciation can have miraculous pay offs. The principle of like attracting like works every time!
As we experiment with putting more focus on the GOOD, we discover the GOOD in ourselves! Wow we are becoming better and better each day and see we are ok right now.
The Star knew that these folks would get more satisfaction by feeling grateful for much in the world around them including themselves.
As each woman looked for Good around herself, she brought more Good to herself. Then it’s so much easier to release resentments and judgments!
We bring to our minds what we do want and become aware of more of it already here.
Easily we allow the flow of love into our beings, more and more. This represents a deep spiritual evolution. We appreciate that we are taking this on! WE release shame for past events.
Really, no “forgiveness” needed. We keep basking in Good and beaming it to others.
Do you have questions about this post? No? Please share examples from your life of how you reframed a hurt and let love flow in.
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.