Monday Jun 12, 2023

034: How to Forgive Yourself and Others

In this new episode of the Power For Good podcast, I want to talk about something that has been an important part of my healing journey - Forgiveness.

Have there been instances in your life where you found it difficult to forgive someone? Moreover, have you been able to forgive yourself for situations you had no control over? We are not always proud of the things we indulge in when we are young. But does that mean we deserve the punishment? I used to feel ashamed and guilty but I knew my past cannot hold me back and it was time to forgive myself.

While experiencing my recent breathwork journey, I realized I was haunted by my past trauma. When I was a teenager, a guy took advantage of me. I had forgiven the guy for what he did yet I hadn’t forgiven myself... I was running away from the pain and guilt.

Today, I am sharing with you how I managed to find the power to forgive others and myself through Breathwork, Reflection, Empathy, and Letting go of Expectations.

In today’s episode:

(00:45) Intro;

(01:31) My recent Breathwork Journey;

(03:06) My Realization;

(05:38 - 07:15) Rae Rituals - Embracing The Healing Journey (ad);

(7:16) Steps to Forgiveness

(10:10) Outro

Quotes:

“Forgiveness is an incredibly important step in the healing journey and is incredibly challenging.”

“One of the most challenging parts of forgiveness for me has been forgiving myself.”

“The message in my breathwork journey was to forgive yourself, it’s time to stop punishing yourself.”

“I didn’t know that I needed to forgive myself for something that happened so long ago.”

“Forgiveness is not weak. It’s not letting someone off the hook. It’s replenishing my life, opening my heart, building my compassion.... it dissolves my anger, my depression, and anxiety.”

“The antidote to trauma is Forgiveness.”

“Release those weights of resentment, shame, guilt, and anger with forgiveness.”

“The act of forgiving always includes forgiving yourself.”

“Forgive yourself, forgive others, and remember it’s for YOU.”

“Let the forgiveness set you free.”

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