"Forgiveness is a profound act of personal growth and healing, rooted in genuine empathy and a desire to let go of resentment. It is a deeply individual journey that cannot be forced or expected as an obligation."
Sanjeev Himachali
Dearest Muse,
Forgiveness is not forgetting. It’s not excusing.
Forgiveness is freedom. It is giving yourself permission to stop carrying the weight.
It is a soft place to land after anger, regret, or grief.
It is a declaration: I choose peace over punishment.
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Forgiveness
Je Mérite Pardon
You deserve to forgive yourself for the decisions you made in survival.
Enjoy with week's newsletter!
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We begin this week with our mantras...
10 AFFIRMATIONS FOR SELF-FORGIVENESS
Self-forgiveness doesn’t happen overnight. You need to approach it exactly as you would approach forgiving someone else -- with a lack of ego, a compassionate heart, and a patient and persevering mind.
My personal favorites - I release negative, damaging patterns of thought and behaviour; I have the courage to recognize the light within myself; I trust myself to build a better future; I am learning and growing every day; I approach myself with patience and understanding
Now, let's set the mood, and the mindset, with meditation
SELF FORGIVENESS AFFIRMATIONS - GUIDED MEDITATION FOR FORGIVENESS
This is a self forgiveness affirmations practice. Self forgiveness is the start of creating space for new. Self forgiveness is a form of self care and self love. We must forgive ourselves so that we can continue to move forward with a pure and loving heart not only for others but for ourselves as well.
This is a really tough conversation. This is also beautifully inspiring.
HOW TO CREATE A NEW VERSION OF YOURSELF: LET GO OF PAST MISTAKES & REGRET WITH SARAH JAKES ROBERTS
In this episode, you’ll learn how to accept yourself for where you’re at, but still push yourself to become who you want to be. Sarah teaches you what it truly means to be powerful, how to reclaim your confidence, and create a new version of yourself. This is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight up rocket fuel. Stop discounting yourself and the impact you have in this world.
It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life.
"You cannot heal, while you're still punishing yourself"
Next, a toolkit for your forgiveness journey…
FOSTERING SELF-FORGIVENESS: 25 POWERFUL TECHNIQUES AND BOOKS
When we self-forgive, we do not take the easy way out. We own our actions and gradually move to a place of self-compassion and growth. In this article, we break down the self-forgiveness process and outline steps you can take to foster self-forgiveness.
Next, our book recommendation…
by Cheryl Strayed
“What if I forgave myself? I thought. What if I forgave myself even though I’d done something I shouldn’t have? What if I was a liar and a cheat and there was no excuse for what I’d done other than because it was what I wanted and needed to do? What if I was sorry, but if I could go back in time I wouldn’t do anything differently than I had done?
And lastly, an amazing independent film
This film explores the complexities of forgiveness, particularly within the context of family, and generational trauma. The movie centers on a man named Tarrell, an artist, who grapples with the reappearance of his abusive father in his life. The film delves into the question of why we forgive those who have caused us harm, often finding that it's more about personal healing and closure than it is about the perpetrator.
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