Forgiveness
When someone hurts us, or does something that makes us feel unhappy, it is not easy to let go of the pain, and bitterness this can cause. Sometimes we can become so angry that we want to return the same bad words or deeds, to get even with them. But keeping a grudge can make things worse.
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When we forgive, we discover that we overcome negative emotions more easily. Forgiveness doesn’t mean that we forget what happened that hurt us so much or tolerate bad behavior; it means that we choose not to allow anger to take hold of the circumstances, or hold “of us”.
Honesty and humility are good friends when it comes to troubling times with others, too. A positive practice in any quarrel or hostility is to humbly ask oneself if we have a place in what happened. Did we lack kindness and respect towards those who hurt us? Did we unwillingly say or do something that caused pain or suffering to them, too?
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When we let go of grudges our hearts open and blossom in uplifting feelings like understanding, compassion… and forgiveness. By focusing on these, and other values cherished in our hearts, bad energy transforms into good vibrations. And when we reconnect to our inner Light, we immediately recover our strength, integrity and wholeness.
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Making mistakes in life happens to everyone. It is one way we learn how not to make them! So, learning to apologize and forgive others, and oneself, initiates a virtuous circle that helps us help one another move along a path of Peace.
At the beginning of each month you will find a new value to "walk with"! If you wish to pick another one in the meantime, our "Value Card" page is set up for that! And why not make your own value cards to keep at home or take to school, so everyone can pick a value?!