This morning’s meditation.
Forgiveness
I am reminded to live in acceptance and appreciation for all beings.
I have found this difficult to do when the other being has done a behavior which has hurt me or a loved one.
I have an old reaction of getting revenge, yet I am aware how I have lived in ways that have hurt me and the ones I love.
Ironically, it was the consequence of hurting the ones I love and feeling so deeply hurt and embarrassed that I acted as I did that created a desire to change.
I needed to get to the root of my reactions to life.
When I did a deep dive into myself, I found fear, shame, guilt, worthlessness.
As I have worked long and hard to replace these with self-worth, confidence, compassion, understanding, empathy, kindness, acceptance, appreciation, and peace; I have found self-respect, and a respect for others.
I can now honor the struggles others experience without making their behaviors okay in my life.
I can love the being without supporting their destructive behaviors.
As my consequences brought me a desire to change, others need their consequences for the same reason.
May each of you allow yourself the gift of finding your forgiveness.
You are loved.
