When the word forgive is mentioned, who comes to your mind? Who is the person or what is the experience that you feel you will never forget, never forgive? What is it that holds you to the past? When you refuse to forgive, you hold onto the past, and it is impossible for you to be in present moment. And, it is only when you are in the present that you can create your future. Today, recognize that in truth forgiveness is a gift to yourself. It frees you from the past, past experiences, and past relationships. It allows you to live in the present time. Often you need to forgive yourself for putting up with painful experiences and not loving yourself enough to move away from those experiences. So today love yourself, forgive yourself, forgive others and be in the moment. When you come from a space of love you are always safe. Today, forgive everyone. Forgive yourself. Forgive all past experiences. And, set yourself free!

Just for today, I move beyond forgiveness to understanding and I have compassion for all. I forgive myself for not being perfect. I am living the best way I know how. As I forgive myself it is easier to forgive others. I am ready to be healed. I am willing to forgive and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.