The power of forgiveness

Recently I learnt a very good lesson about forgiveness. I had been holding on to past hurts and was bearing a huge grudge. It just brought a lot of negative energy in my life, because I felt angry and bitter all the time. But then I made a decision to let go.......let go of the pain, anger, hate, resentment and all the negativity.

I can't tell you what a load that was off my shoulders, it's weird but I feel like I can even breath better. I learnt that forgiving someone is not about letting that person get away with hurting you but it's about allowing yourself to live again, it's about healing your own wounds.

One of the authors of 'The Secret' said it best when he said: Not forgiving someone and being bitter is like drinking poison and hoping that the other person will die from it.

'I blame you for nothing, but I forgive you everything' - Mary J. Blige

One of my favourite songs

INDIA ARIE - "Ready For Love"

I am ready for love
Why are you hiding from me
I'd quickly give my freedom, To be held in your captivity
I am ready for love
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Just to stay in your good grace
Lately I've been thinking
Maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
They say watch what you ask for Cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow I'll say the same thing
I am ready for love
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain I just need you to acknowledge I am here
If you give me half a chance
I'll prove this to you I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
To a man who loves music
A man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world
And thinks with his heart
I am ready for love
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can
I am ready for love
Here with an offering of My voice, My Eyes, My soul, My mind.
Tell me what is enough
To prove I am ready for love.