Forgiveness

My mom used to tell me growing up “holding a grudge is like taking a poison and expecting it to harm someone else.” You do not forgive someone else because they deserve to be forgiven. You forgive them so that you can move on. It is important to understand that hurt people hurt people, but it does not make it ok. You can release the resentment, anger, and hurt in your body with the awareness they everyone is doing the best they can with the awareness they have at the time and still maintain healthy boundaries for yourself. Compassion for others begins and ends with your ability to be compassionate to yourself. It is my belief that if you truly love yourself all of the decisions you make from that place with be good ones.