One of our biggest spiritual lessons is to understand that everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment. People can only do so much with the understanding, awareness, and knowledge that they have.The greater their own inner pain, the more they may lash out and act badly. This is not to say that their behavior is acceptable or excusable. However, for your own spiritual growth, you must be aware of their pain.And, the person who is hardest to forgive is the one who can teach you the greatest lessons. Today, set your intentions to forgive. Forgive yourself and forgive others. Recognize that the act of forgiveness takes place in your own mind. It really has nothing to do with the other person. The reality of true forgiveness lies in setting yourself free from the pain. It’s simply an act of releasing yourself from the negative energy that you’ve chosen to hold on to. Forgiveness is never about the other person, it is always about you and allowing yourself to be at peace, rather than being right. Today, choose to forgive.

Just for today, the door to my heart opens inward. I move through forgiveness to love. I forgive everyone in my past for all perceived wrongs. I release them with love. I forgive myself for not being perfect. I am living the best way I know how. I lovingly forgive and release all of the past. I now choose to fill my life with joy. I forgive and set myself free. And so it is.