Fete Lifestyle Magazine December 2024 - Holiday Issue | Page 74

4.Fostering forgiveness is essential for healing. It is not necessary to ask for forgiveness, to expect an apology or express that you accept the person’s apology. What is important is that you lead with love. One of the best signs of forgiveness is the willingness to hug, smile, laugh, let it go, forget it or agree to move forward. Letting go is freeing for you and the other person. Remember no human is perfect; humans learn through trial and error. Our human journey is about growing and moving towards our highest expression of love.

If you are still holding on to past hurts, ask yourself, “Are you without sin?” and “Have you ever hurt someone and wish they would forgive you or give you a second chance or even a third chance to prove how much you love them?” Learning how to put yourself in another’s shoes and imagine how they might have felt is oftentimes helpful and creates a perspective of compassion. Being willing to feel compassion for yourself and others opens your heart to healing and reconnection.

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