The Power of Forgiveness: Healing from Betrayal
Forgiving the Unforgivable:
Your wounds may not be your fault, but healing is your responsibility! Sometimes, you will have to forgive the unforgivable, or you will die within.
Forgiveness is about you. Take a moment to ponder on this statement. What does it mean to you? How does it impact you? What does it mean that forgiveness is about you? How could that be? When you have been hurt, betrayed, taken for a ride, failed, defeated, beaten down, exhausted, and left with shame and guilt, or even worse, bitterness from something or someone that has done the unforgivable. Then someone tells you that you must forgive that to feel free, be blessed, and find joy, peace, and happiness; say what now?
The first time I heard this statement, I was experiencing partner betrayal, which reminded me of parental betrayal. When betrayal hits you, you wonder if a prank is "being played" on you. You may wonder if you are being "punked," and reality tells you you are not. You find you are dealing with people who still need to do their work. You may deal with people who do not appreciate or value your worth. Do you value your worth? Have you done a cost analysis on yourself? Are you sure of what you have to offer and what you bring to the table? To demand somebody see your worth, you must see it too.
Are you attracting or attracted to the wrong "stuff" in people? That is, people who cannot appreciate their own worth (or inflate it), let alone appreciate yours. This is not a blame statement; this is about awareness, so you can pause and think about this dynamic before moving into the same or similar situations. It is time to think about forgiveness if this is the case, whether it is family, friends, coworkers, leaders, or self. Forgiveness for others and forgiveness for self...
In conclusion, forgiveness is necessary for healing. It may not be easy, but it is essential for your well-being. Take the time to understand the impact of forgiveness on your life and how it can lead to freedom, peace, and happiness. Remember, forgiveness is about you, and it is a gift you give to yourself.
