As soon as we can relinquish any
notion that we are unlovable, release any judgement of ourselves, and forgive
ourselves for anything we feel guilty or ashamed about, is the very moment
we will start align with our soul, and be carried in a more positive,
joyful prosperous direction in our lives.
Everyone has made mistakes and we
have all done things we wish we would not have done. Gosh, if I could go back in time, I sure
would make some very different decisions and definitely more empowered and
love-based choices. While forgiving others has, at times, been very
challenging, forgiving myself has been nothing less than excruciating.
A teacher once told me “Everyone is
doing the best they can given their level of consciousness.” That was a revelation. Especially when I
applied that concept to myself.
Outer reality is a reflection of
inner reality and as long as we hold onto any notion that we are less than
adored, adorable, lovable and worthy, our lives cannot reflect back to us what we consciously want. We all deserve
incredible relationships, prosperity, joy and great love, but if we harbor
toxic guilt, shame or judgment we cannot attract and sustain what we truly desire or deserve.
Forgiving ourselves, and
relinquishing our shame, needs to start with an intention. After that, it is
helpful to consider what it is we are judging ourselves for.
For example:
I
am overweight. I have been unkind. I am ugly. I have lied. I have cheated.
Next
forgive those actions and/or judgments:
I
forgive myself for weighing more than I like, I forgive myself for being
unkind, I forgive myself for judging myself as ugly, I forgive myself for lying, I forgive myself for cheating.
The
next step is identify the deeper or higher truths:
I
may weigh more than I prefer, but the truth of who I am is love. I have been unkind
in the past, but I was doing the best I could given my level of consciousness. I am not ugly, In this moment I accept myself, the Truth is I am as God created me. I have lied to myself and others, but the truth is, I did not believe in myself
or my power.
Next
make a vow to yourself to learn your lessons and expand in your loving.
For
example:
I
have made mistakes in the past, and in this moment I choose to forgive myself.
I will consider how I can make amends to others and myself. I choose to open my heart to my own
acceptance, love and forgiveness. I choose to open my heart to the Love of my
Creator. The truth is I am powerful, I am lovable, and I can let myself off
the hook and receive God’s healing grace.
We
were all created from the energy of Great Love.
And we incarnated to learn the lessons of love. We did not come here to
be perfect, we came here to love, be loved and learn to be loving more and more
of the time. This is the journey of the
hero - and we are all on it.
As
parents we do not withdraw our love for our child as they learn to walk, and as
they stumble and fall. And neither does
our Creator withdraw His/Her love as we make choices based on fear.
Forgiving
ourselves rarely happens all at once. It tends to happen layers and is a
“healing process.” But if we can set the
intention, relax, forgive ourselves, open our heart to the love that is within
us and all around us, our Creator celebrates. We begin release our resistance,
we transform and miracles will start to naturally ensue.
Today
my life works. My relationships are supportive, I manifest prosperity doing
what I love, and I experience synchronicity every day. I know it would have been impossible to
manifest this life for myself, if I had not first made the choice to forgive
myself.
If
you would like support in your healing process, I have guided meditations
designed to support you gently, and with grace and ease. Check out my library and see if any of them
resonate for you. http://www.tammibphd.com/index.php?id=14
And
please be in touch with any thoughts, revelations, stories, prayer requests or
questions.
You
are in my heart and prayers, and I am sending you blessings of grace, ease, self-forgiveness,
freedom and great love.
