Moving Into the Sunlight

“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.” - Lily Tomlin

I vividly remember the day I forgave the one who hurt me the most.  It was in the middle of winter and I realized how much power I had over my life with a single change in thought.  I could forgive and be set free, never to have my heart remain in darkness. I chose to enter the light, step forward and walk away from the heavy cloud I had remained in for so long.  It was truly that simple.  Of course, I had taken the time to weep and mourn. Sometimes it seemed like the rain of pain was constant and unbearable during the heaviest of storms. The sun rays always shone, but it wasn’t until I looked beyond myself that I was able to see more than the darkness I thought had surrounded me. I had to move away from the dreary clouds and walk to where the warm sun radiated. 

I knew it was time; time for change, time to turn the page in my life story. I finally picked up a pen and began writing the next chapter of my life.  Holding onto pain and resentment left only ME hurting, not him or them.  The key that unlocked the chains that had been placed on me was forgiveness. I chose freedom. Too much negative energy was spent in wishing and hoping for a better past.  Transferring this energy and using it for the betterment of myself and those nearest me transformed all of my being. Yes, I have faced a significant amount of adversity, but without all of those trials I would not have acquired empathy, compassion, patience,  or have discovered true peace within myself.  

Free your heart from the pain of the past and fill it up with joy that is found by recreating today! Let go and be free!