Welcome to this series on Self-Healing. I hope you find the readings thought-provoking and inspiring. Please enjoy.
Figuring out how to pardon someone who really wronged you is not easy. Most times we imagine that we are over it and have forgiven them but, in most cases, we usually hold a grudge against them.
However, holding resentment only hurts you more. You end up stressing yourself over it. This can cause psychological problems but also more serious health problems. It is therefore essential to learn the act of forgiveness and to avoid grudges.
Acknowledge the cause of the grudge.
Start by trying to find out the root cause of your grudge. You can only try to find a solution after you are aware of the problem. At times you may come to realize that you were just overreacting and holding a grudge over such a petty thing. Once you have seen the main problem you can then settle on a decision to push ahead from that point.
Consider the positive side.
Everything in life has its positive and negative side. Instead of getting angry other the whole issue, try and take it as an invaluable lesson to you. Take in an important lesson or leave with a superior understanding that can assist you to let go of the issue and not despise the one who wronged you.
Put yourself into their shoes.
We may be quick to judge people when they do something bad to us. Try fitting yourself into their shoes and you may get a better understanding of why they had to do what they did. This doesn’t legitimize their actions; however, it will assist you to comprehend them. The better you understand their intentions, the easier you will find it to forgive them.
Share your thoughts with the other party.
A grudge could be because of just a small misunderstanding or by confronting the issue the wrong way. Without being biased clarify your feelings on the issue.
At that point, choose if this is something you will chip away at in your own heart or by reaching the other individual to come up with a solution. Wait until you have calmed down and then confront the other party in a calm and non-judgmental way. You may choose to solve it among yourselves or try involving a third party.
Regardless of the approach, this will help you to get rid of the tension built up in you allowing you to feel more relaxed.
Finally, forgive them.
Obviously, forgiveness does not imply that you will forget the whole incident. It only means that you have accepted your disparities and acknowledged that we are all humans who are prone to error.
Forgiveness isn’t easy but it is worth it. It allows you to get rid of that burden off your heart, therefore, giving you peace.
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