5 steps to forgive and let go

Are you holding onto some pain that you really want to let go of but just can’t seem to do it?

Has someone hurt you and you can’t bring yourself to forgive them even though you know it will benefit YOU.

Often when we are feeling overwhelmed, a step by step process helps us navigate a complex and emotional situation. So, if you are ready to get rid of the burden, try these 5 steps to letting go.

1.       Reflect – try and remember what happened, in as much detail as possible. Write down who hurt you and what happened.

2.       Learn – what did the incident teach you? Often it is in these moments of pain that we learn the biggest lessons of life. What did you gain?

3.       Empathise – Did this person set out to hurt you? Or was it that they couldn’t handle the situation? Maybe they too were going through a bad time, or just didn’t know any better.

4.       Gratitude – Did this person ever do anything good for you? Did you share any special times together?

5.       Forgive – Now that you have hopefully got the most you could from the situation, forgive and let go. Think the best possible thought for them, maybe even say a prayer. Destroy the paper, maybe tear it up or burn it, and be free.