Food And Nutrition For Inner Growth 79 (Forgiveness)

1. The most powerful tool that human beings possess to eliminate the clouds and conflicts in their minds that block the flow of abundance and prosperity is Forgiveness.
2. Before we can apply forgiveness to our grief and grievances, however, we must dispel some myths about forgiveness.
3. In our culture, forgiveness is usually seen as a sign of weakness. Our movies, generally, perceive an individual in fear approaching an individual in power with cries of mercy and forgiveness. Or, we may see a spouse seeking forgiveness from a mate for a perceived indiscretion.
4. In almost every case of forgiveness, in our society, is intended to release the offender from the feeling of guilt.
5. We view forgiveness as a way for two people or two groups of people to settle disputes.
6. When we grant forgiveness, we release from within ourselves some form of fear, hate, anger, and guilt. We make room within us for more love to enter.
7. Forgiveness is equally beneficial to the giver and to the receiver. But the giver has far more discretion on how forgiveness may be used in his or her life, and that is where the power of forgiveness lies.
8. Forgiveness, as we apply it within, unclogs the pathways that our thoughts take through universal energy.
9. It clears our vision so that we may see the truth more clearly.
10. You can go within and give forgiveness to all minds throughout the world for all their fear, hatred, anger and guilt and your peace of mind will increase.
11. You can go within and ask for forgiveness from anyone you believe you have offended and you will receive forgiveness.