Forgiveness of Self and Other

Forgiveness of self and other has been and is so important to me. You may understand why if I tell you a little of my story:

When I got ill, I did not have the help I needed to rest and recover. I had to go against the advice to rest in order to continue to look after myself. I got more and more ill.

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I ended up living severely disabled with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, bedbound for 14 years. I felt that my deterioration was unnecessary and I felt hurt that no one stepped forward to ensure that I got enough to eat.

I also felt guilty for feeling hurt and guilty for having an illness!

I developed the simple yet powerful forgiveness exercises of the release which you can read about in my FREE ebook - Releasing Judgment.)

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As we learn to be willing to forgive each challenge, instead of shutting down in pain or self condemnation, we keep our heart open.

Or perhaps more realistically when we do shut down in pain, we practice the little willingness that allows us to open up once again.

We meet the challenges of life with less fear and increasing confidence.

The bumps of life become an unending stream of guidance.

Our lives go in the direction of becoming richer, bigger and more joyful.

This summary page links to a selection of articles on this website which offer advice on forgiving. Please follow those which call to you.

I ask you to join me in the following little prayer.

"I see myself and all who come here feeling soothed, restored and at peace.
AMEN"

Thank you so much.

Katherine

Katherine T Owen, webmaster,
Author of Be Loved, Beloved (Kindle)

Articles on Forgiveness:

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SELF FORGIVENESS

Click through for an article on prayer for self forgiveness which includes a spiritual prayer to ask for and receive forgiveness for yourself 

Another article on Forgiving oneself includes the following:

* Does God Forgive, Or Not?

* Self Forgiveness Exercise to do with A Friend

* A Child’s Self Forgiveness Prayer

Move to read famous Catholic prayers for forgiveness along with a discussion about whether they bring guilt or release.

HOW TO FORGIVE SOMEONE ELSE

Articles on how to forgive someone else are as follows:

*A spiritual forgiveness prayer - A Step in How To Forgive Someone Else

*Don't try to forgive on your own - Forgiveness Quotes

* How to forgive a cheating husband - an answer to a visitor's question


Christian forgiveness stories

Click here for poems and stories on the theme of Christian forgiveness submitted by visitors to this website. 

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Asking for forgiveness

The following letter template can be used if you are writing to ask someone for forgiveness.

It can also be helpful if you have someone in your life who has acted against your best interests and is unlikely to ever apologise. 

Read the letter to give yourself the understanding that you will never receive from them.

A Letter To Someone You Have Hurt 

I am so sorry I hurt you.

I worry that you are living with the effects of what I did or said.

I really want you to heal from what I did.

I know I cannot undo the past, but is there some way I can help?

Is there anything I can say now that would help you find peace with what I did.

Is there any guilt or shame you took on from my actions that I can help you to let go of?

Is there anything you need permission to see or hear or feel that I made it hard for you to see or hear or feel at the time?

I do not expect you to reply to this.

I want you to do what is most helpful for you.

But if you need to explain how it felt, I will listen.

If you need to yell, I will listen.

If you want to meet up for a certain number of times I will be with you through the process.

OTHER ARTICLES ON FORGIVENESS

  • Move here for famous forgiveness quotes, some that are less famous but powerful! along with quotes from A Course In Miracles. This article includes pinnable forgiveness images.
  • A forum provides an opportunity to SHARE your own stories of forgiveness and receive the wisdom of other visitors.
  • Click through for definitions of forgiveness from the book, A Course In Miracles
  • God Says You Are Beautiful
    In a moment when we accept our own beauty and God's love for us, our need to attack or defend is diminished.
    There is no competition for Love. There is enough.
    There is no need to earn Love. You are entitled.
  • Some of my spiritual poems (Katherine T Owen) about forgiveness
  • An article on finding inner peace through the practice of forgiving self and other.

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Be Loved
Beloved

15 Spiritual Love Poems
God Love Self Love

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For 14 years, Katherine T Owen was severely disabled with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, unable to walk, with little speech, and with inadequate care.

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