“A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.”
~ Samuel Johnson
Most of us don’t understand what forgiveness does. We think that by holding it back, by not forgiving, we are punishing someone else. But it’s really the opposite. We punish ourselves. We’re the ones who suffer when we hold onto a judgment that keeps us out of alignment with who we are as Spirit, with our highest essence.
Spirit doesn’t resonate with our negative thoughts. It is 100% positive energy. To Spirit everything is good. Think of it this way: Spirit takes the long view. It knows that everything is serving a purpose in both our personal and the Universe’s evolution. In the same way that we learn from our mistakes, ultimately, there is always something good that will come from everything.
So, my friend, do you want to be happy? Do you want to feel good? Then let go of the negative judgment, whether it’s about yourself or someone or something else. Release any guilt, drop any need to be right or better than, and allow yourself the blessings of forgiveness — freedom from self-imposed hell.