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A transformative realization is that instead of chastising myself for every small doubt or complaint, I can reflect on how far I’ve come in life and offer myself kind and encouraging words. Self-forgiveness is a well-known path to healing, self-growth, and unconditional self-love.

It’s fair to say that with a negative inner-self, we can unintentionally hurt the ones we love. So, why continue to create pain and suffering? Why not heal and spread more love? Scripture clearly tells us that “love covers a multitude of sins,” and this includes our own personal sins.

In case you need to hear it from someone else, you deserve forgiveness. You have the capacity to take charge and make the rules in your life. You can decide the rules by which you live. It’s your decision whether you believe you deserve forgiveness or whether you should continue to suffer. I once heard a story of a man who rowed all night, only to realize at daybreak that he was still on the same shore with his boat. Sadly, his boat was still tied to the post. That’s the truth! Can you imagine sitting in that boat with the man? No person, belief system, religion, or authority figure can dictate whether you choose to forgive yourself. It’s entirely your decision. If they try to tell you otherwise, you have the power to choose not to accept it. So, do you want to forgive yourself?

We may not always be aware of how wrongdoing has impacted our belief system, programmed our subconscious mind, and generated lingering negative emotions that we continue to hold onto today.

Similarly, we might think that we’ve already forgiven ourselves and let go, only to discover that we still unconsciously carry immense guilt within us. Therefore, to free ourselves, it’s crucial to bring these deeper feelings to the surface so that we can finally let them go.

In the next blog, we’ll explore how to carry out this process to pave the way for your freedom.