Forgiveness Day
A day of the year where you reconcile with your loved ones. You ask forgiveness of your elders first, they forgive and ask to be forgiven in kind. You receive a gift from them as well. It’s a beautiful day that reminds us to be kind, reflect on the mistakes we’ve done and let go of the slights we’ve been dealt.
I understand and actively practice forgiving people. It can be hard, but it’s liberating. Letting go of all the bad things people have done to you is true freedom.
So is being forgiven. Knowing that the people closest to you have accepted, moved on and healed from what you put them through. The slate wiped clean.
But I struggle with forgiving myself the most. Playing both parts of the forgiveness seems pointless. How do I accept the wrongs I’ve done to myself?
We are stuck being ourselves for our whole lives. We can change, improve or worsen at different areas of life. Often simultaneously. Just moving towards the right direction should bring peace of mind. Acceptance that all will be well in due time. It already is, although it can occasionally be hard to see. Especially from the wrong perspective.
Perhaps I need to look at it like forgiving another person. Accept that the harm was unintentional, foolish, a momentary lapse or not meaning to do harm. As long as we make up for the mistakes and try to do well, all will be good. Especially when looking within.
Forgiveness is key in life. Toward everyone. We should practice it more and I’m glad I get a yearly reminder. Maybe you could try it too?