Forgiveness

How do you forgive someone who broke your heart?

How do you move past the pain?

You focus on self-care and things that bring you joy.

You reflect on the lessons the relationship taught you.

The only way out is through.

How do you begin to heal?

How do you forgive yourself?

You start to reflect.

Honestly. Openly. Kindly.

It’s alright to acknowledge that you held on too long.

It’s okay to admit that a fear kept you tethered and tied.

It’s understandable that you didn’t see it for what it was.

Because you loved. Because you are love.

You see, people with integrity don’t give up.

Not easily anyways.

And sometimes, things need to break so they can get better.

Uncover the wound so the healing can begin.

Do you ever stop to think that your body knew before your mind?

Mine did.

It’s crazy when I look back – and I don’t look back for long.

I’m not interested in singing that sad song.

Mending a broken heart, in any capacity, starts with forgiveness.

Of oneself and of others.

For the things you didn’t know.

The things you didn’t see.

And the feelings that were misunderstood.

Cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Full circle.

Forgiveness is a peace that washes over you when you surrender.

Surrender the pain, the hurt, the anger.

And let it all go so your soul can flow. Flow into its next chapter.

Life is like an endless book, you know.

New things come and old things go.

What does forgiveness look like?

It looks like peace.

It feels like peace.

It is peace.

No harboring old feelings. No dredging up old arguments.

Just an acceptance to move forward. Lifting your worries to God.

And doing things differently next time.

If you truly forgive, the only thing left is peace.

Peace for you and for the other.

There is no more fighting.

There is no more grudge-holding.

There is no more clapping back.

Just being the bigger person and moving on peacefully.

That, is forgiveness.