Forgiveness:

Forgiveness is on my mind today. I've been working hard on becoming a better person especially since the new year is quickly approaching. One thing I must do is forgive those who have seriously wronged me and caused me pain. I realize I'm carrying pain and it hinders me from being able to move in a more positive direction. I never really understood what it actually takes to forgive someone. I use to think that all I had to do is forget about the situation and bury it behind me. Now I'm finding out that I need to do a little more because I'm still holding on to the hurt. I need to accept what happened and understand they didn't know any better, therefore, they did not do better. I need to forgive myself for being so hard on me. These situations happened to help me to grow as a person and take life to another level. It wasn't meant for me to fall apart or carry hurt in my heart. I'm supposed to learn from everything that happens to me. Holding on to pain can only make you sick physically and mentally. You never know where God is leading you. He meant for mountains to be climbed and roads to be crossed in order to make you a better person. This way He teaches you how to recognize the difference between right and wrong and have a sense of power. Being unforgiving leaves you powerless. I'm feeling a great sense of relief as I attempt to let go of all the wrongs people did to me. Pray for me in my journey. God bless you in your journey". In the words of Whitney Houston, "I ain't got nothing but love for you...Peace!