EMPOWERMENT the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace which helps you go on with life. It is your key to let you out of your prison.
As you let go of grudges, you will no longer define your life by how you have been hurt. You might even find compassion and understanding.
What Are The Benefits of Forgiving Someone
What Happens if You Can't Forgive
Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for success, happiness, health, peace, freedom, focus, fearlessness, feeling fueled, and ready to get more productive, attract more clients and take your business from just surviving to thriving.
Forgiveness can be challenging, especially if the person is your client, partner, mentor, or assistant, someone who has hurt you and does not admit the wrong or does not speak of his or her offense. If you find yourself stuck:
It also makes: Healthier relationships Greater spiritual and psychological well-bein Less anxiety, stress and hostility Lower blood pressure Fewer symptoms of depression Stronger immune system Improved heart health Higher self-esteem
How Do I Reach a State of Forgiveness? Forgiveness is a commitment to a process of change. To begin, you might consider the value of forgiveness and its importance in your life. Reflect on the facts of the situation, how you've reacted, and how this combination has affected your health, life, business, and well-being. Choose to forgive the person or situation which offended you when you're ready. Move away from your role as victim. Release the control and power the offending person and situation have. 28
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Consider the situation from the other person's point of view. Ask why he or she would behave in such a way. Perhaps you would have reacted similarly if you faced the same situation. Reflect on times you have hurt others and times you were forgiven. Write in a journal, pray, or meditate. Speak with your pastor or spiritual advisor or someone you believe is wise and compassionate, maybe mental health provider or a impartial loved one or friend. Business is can be sensitive. You would not want to lose your business, a friend, a client or business partner over a misunderstanding.
Does Forgiveness Guarantee Reconciliation? If the hurtful event involved someone whose relationship you otherwise value, forgiveness can lead to reconciliation. This is not always the case, however. Reconciliation might be impossible if the offender has died or unwilling to communicate with you.
In other cases, reconciliation might not be appropriate. Still, forgiveness is possible, even if reconciliation isn't.
What if I'm the One Who Needs Forgiveness? The first step is to honestly assess and acknowledge the wrong. Were you the bad partner? Did you steal your partner's idea, husband, or client? You must first acknowledge the wrongs you've done and how those wrongs affected others. Avoid judging yourself too harshly. You're human and make mistakes. If you are sorry for something you have said or done, admit it to those you have harmed. Speak of your sincere regret and ask forgiveness. The trouble is, most of us don't know how to do this. There's no playbook for forgiveness; no manual for getting past betrayals, disappointments, and hurts. This is where learning to move on and forgiveness will free you from the prison of unforgiveness, You are your jailor and you have the key.
Mary Smith-Moore is the Founder Executive Producer and Host Of Christians Destined To Reign, Author, CD Producer, Key Note Speaker, Member of 3 Mastermind Groups, Monthly Speaker On The Spoken Word Of God Broadcast. Listen to Mary on Sunday's Spiritual, Family & Children Day at 11:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CT.