Forgiveness

Forgiveness is another tool or jewel for self discovery. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.”

Forgiveness is also about letting go of resentment, anger, bitterness, limiting beliefs and vengeful thinking.

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” Lewis B. Smedes

Intuition

When my creative young daughter was in grade school she went through a phase of wearing all black. My intuition said to not give her behavior a lot of energy because she was doing fine in school and at home.Her teacher agreed yet warned me that another student’s mother was very upset by my daughter’s choice of black clothing.

The mom didn’t allow her daughter to play with my child. My daughter didn’t understand why her friend was no longer speaking to her in class.When she asked the girl why, the girl got upset and my daughter got in trouble for upsetting her.

A vicious cycle had begun. The situation had gotten out of control now and my intuition now guided me to get more involved. My intention was to resolve this problem as soon as possible for all concerned especially for my daughter.

Express your Creativity

The teacher was just as concerned as I was. I called a meeting with the principal and the parent of the other child. The mother refused to come to the meeting. The principal shared that he had spoken to her about the situation. She did not want her child to be around my daughter because she felt that she was a negative influence on her child.

The teacher and principal both acknowledged that my daughter was a sweet, well behaved girl who posed no threat to anyone. The vicious cycle continued until the mom demanded that her daughter be placed in another classroom. All I could say to my child was that sometimes people behave in a way that is unfair and makes no sense.

“You have the right toexpress your creativity through your clothing choices,” I reminded her whileencouraging her to trust her own truth in all situations especially this one.

Sacred Feminine

Months later the mother came into the shop where I worked at the time. Suddenly I was overwhelmed by the anger and frustration from the unresolved situation that this woman unjustly created for my child, as I perceived it.

I wanted revenge then and there. Thoughts of dramatically tossing her out of the shop swam in my head. Breathing was difficult and I felt out of control. That’s when I knew it was time to ask the Sacred Feminine for help.

The Sacred Feminine always guides me to what is best for me in each situation with love, compassion and mercy.

In order to hear the Sacred Feminine within I need to surrender and to still my mind as in meditation.

Power of Forgiveness

The answer came quickly and simply, “observe her.” Istood on the other side of the counter where she could not see me. My breathing slowed down and the anger subsided as I looked at her.

After awhile I realized that the mom carried a lot of fear. Her behavior toward my daughter, months earlier, reflected that fear and it had nothing to do with my child or me.The anger I had felt was slowly replaced by compassion for the parent.

The power of forgiveness was at work very quickly to my surprise. My willingness to surrender, receive guidance from the Sacred Feminine and to follow it sped the process of forgiveness.

How sad it was that the mother had created such havoc in her life as well as ours. In that moment I forgave her and set myself free. Excited by the revelation and the power of forgiveness, I had to hold myself back from hugging her as she walked out the door.

The mother had no idea what my experience was that day and yet healing still happened for all of us. It was my “ah ha moment” that revealed to me the power of forgiveness.

“Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.” Jesus

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