I chose this as a challenge for this week because I recently needed to let go of a hurt I had been unconsciously nurturing for awhile. Not healthy. And as soon as I became aware of it, I knew I needed to deal with it.
I made a ritual of forgiveness - writing down the name and the hurt that I was forgiving on a piece of paper and then burning it. Letting go of the regrets, watching as the pain I had been holding onto wafted away on a sliver of smoke, seeing the entire memory reduced to nothing but a bit of ash, forgiving myself in the process. It was a situation that I had no power to change, but one that I could finally let go. It was a healing moment.
Forgive someone. You'll be glad you did.
6 comments:
Great challenge this week. It's so true that forgiveness is not about the other person!
I always remember that anger and grudges hurt you as you are holding them not the other person who is not. I've been working on forgiving people a lot lately.
Oh, this is a good one
I love the ritual you've designed for this one. It's a wonderful challenge.
I like the idea of letting the hurt go up in smoke, I can imagine that it is very therapeutic.
What a lovely ritual. I have definitely been focusing on letting go of hurt and pain from the past. It leaves my heart (and mind) open to look to the future.
Rinda
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