Full Moon Forgiveness Vibes
Forgiveness is a crucial step, and I consider it to be the first step toward the process of healing. To forgive can be challenging if someone has hurt you. You have feelings of sadness, anger, resentment, or revenge. Forgiveness means being consciously aware of these feelings, allowing yourself to feel them, and letting them go.
This is easier said than done, especially when the person who caused you pain can't apologize or acknowledge that they have done anything wrong. Remember that forgiveness is not about getting the other person to change their behavior or say sorry. It's about bringing yourself to a state of peace to help you improve your life. You can free yourself from playing the victim role and support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being by taking your power back.
Through commitment and willingness to forgive, you can come to a place of empathy, compassion, and understanding as to why someone betrayed your trust or wounded you in the first place. It doesn't mean forgetting or excusing the harm; it has everything to do with being able to move forward and take control of your own life. This is where the effectiveness of a forgiveness letter can come into play.
Forgiveness letters are a fundamental tool you can write to anyone, including yourself. Writing is a safe opportunity to express all your feelings without worry or judgment. It can be therapeutic and help calm your anxiety and anger, allowing you to reach a place of clarity.
I have written many forgiveness letters during my healing journey—most of them with the intention of never giving them to the other person involved. Instead, after I write, I participate in a spiritual process of burning the letter in a fire-safe space when I feel ready. As I watch the pages burn, I believe any lingering feelings will be surrendered to move forward.
Forgiveness also starts with being able to forgive yourself. Perhaps you think you have been out of character to others and hold onto that shame and guilt within yourself. If that's the case, I would like to share an example forgiveness letter I wrote to myself. The main point to remember is that be kind and know that you can always be forgiven no matter what you do.
"Dear Lauren,
It has been a long journey, and I forgive you for the past. I forgive you for any pain or hurt you might have caused your family, friends, partners, or anyone else you crossed your paths with, for I know you tried your best. I forgive you for not knowing what was right or wrong, for I know you are still learning and growing. I forgive you for any hate or anger you might have held, for I know you were only trying to protect yourself. I forgive you for judging, for I know it was a misunderstanding. I forgive you for the darkness; I know it has shown you the light. Finally, I forgive you because you are loved."
Sending love & light
Lauren