A Forgiveness Meditation: Freeing Your Mind And Soul

This practice focuses on forgiveness and letting go of resentment. You will start by recognizing the harm caused by holding onto resentments and the importance of forgiveness in freeing up space in your heart for love and care, allowing resistance to be present without pushing it away. After several minutes, we will shift our focus to asking for forgiveness from someone we have hurt, using a similar technique. This practice helps to open your heart and bring peace to your mind and heart.

Transcript

Hi friend. Find a comfortable meditation posture and invite gentleness into the body in this beginning. Notice any discomfort or tension in the body and try to soften around it as we begin this practice on resentment. Try to loosen your body as you breathe. The word resentment comes from Latin roots. Its original meaning was to feel again. We all deal with resentments, Holding on to harm caused in the past. This is a painful experience. When you hold on like this, You feel the pain repeatedly. Sometimes these resentments may feel like they offer security from future harm. But with forgiveness, You can free up space in the heart to allow love and care to take root. The practice of forgiveness will help you let go of these painful experiences and provide freedom to your mind and heart. Bring to mind somebody you feel resentful toward. When new to this practice, Don't choose the strongest resentment in your heart. Instead, Start where it's a little bit easier. Notice the harm that was caused and why you feel resentful. Connect to cultivate an open and loving heart. If there is resistance, Notice its presence without pushing it away. It takes time to reopen the heart, So don't force anything. Begin offering phrases of forgiveness, Connecting with the words as much as you are able. Say a phrase slowly in your head, Finding a rhythm. It may be helpful to offer a phrase with each exhale or with every other exhale. Use these phrases. I forgive you. Or maybe I forgive you as much as I can now. May I let this pain free itself from my heart. Take some time to breathe slowly and continue to repeat these phrases. Continue to repeat these phrases. Forgive you as much as I can now. May I let this pain free itself from my heart. Forgive you as much as I can now. May I let this pain free itself from my heart. Now let go of these phrases. Now turn inwards towards yourself, Recognizing that you too have caused harm to others. You don't need to engage in stories about the harm you have caused. Recognize that you have caused difficulties for others, Whether you intended to or not. Call to mind a specific person you have hurt. Begin asking for forgiveness from this person using these phrases. I ask for forgiveness for any harm I have caused you. May you find room in your heart to forgive me. May you forgive one another. Take some time to breathe slowly and continue to repeat these phrases. Continue to repeat these phrases. I ask for forgiveness for any harm I have caused you. May you find room in your heart to forgive me. May you forgive one another. Return to your own body and breathe. Breathe deeply for a minute. Resting your awareness on the breath before opening the eyes. When ready, Return to the environment. I hope you are able to find forgiveness in your heart. I'd love for you to share your thoughts about your healing journey with me. Thank you, My friend, For allowing me to be part of your journey.