By Luminita D. Saviuc | Purpose Fairy
Resentment is a poison that can do a lot of damage to those clinging on to it. But forgiveness can undo the damage.
The power of Forgiveness
I know forgiveness can seem to many of us like an impossible, scary thing to do and I know that a lot of times we look for reasons not to forgive, but I want you to know that forgiveness isΒ not so much about them as it is about you. Your own self, your inner peace, health, happiness, and wellbeing.Β Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourselfΒ first and foremost and then to others.
I want you to be free of pain and I want you to discover the incredible sense of freedom and inner peace that comes your way the moment you give forgivenessΒ a chance, and I trust that what Iβm going to share with you today will help you do just that.
This is a very powerful and simple ancient Hawaiian practice, called HoΚ»oponopono, that contains 4Β beautifulΒ phrases that are meant to help us let go ofΒ resentment, forgive and allow love to govern our hearts.
How toΒ Let Go of Resentment
1. I am sorry
With eyes closed, imagine the person you want to forgive/ be forgiven by, sitting in front of you and repeat the 3 magical words to them:
I am sorry.
βIt takes a strong person to say sorry, and an even stronger person to forgive.βΒ ~Unknown
If you feel a lot ofΒ anger and resentment towards this person or you believe they might feel towards you, it will feel fake at first but as you go on with the practice, things will change and you willΒ let goΒ of theΒ resistanceΒ little by little.
2. Please forgive me
Nothing good has ever come from holding on to resentment, so why not let go of it and allow inner peace and love to govern your heart?
Whether this person hurts you or you hurt him/her, it doesnβt really matter. All that matter is for you to ask andΒ allowΒ the forgiving process to take place by saying:
Please forgive me.
