Forgiveness is a Superpower

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EPISODE 4: FORGIVENESS IS A SUPERPOWER

 Welcome to the Jenni Carroll Perspective.  In this episode, we explore an incredibly important spiritual truth.  This principle is something we are all familiar with, but it is also something that holds misunderstanding and confusion.  Today’s discussion centers on the transformative power of forgiveness—often overlooked and underestimated, but a necessary practice to living well.  

 The concept of forgiveness is commonly misunderstood, and many of us carry a contradiction around forgiveness.  We believe that forgiveness is the “right” thing to do, but at the same time believe it to be an act of self-dishonor.  Furthermore, we often hold the belief (consciously or unconsciously) that by choosing not to forgive our past hurts, we are somehow protecting ourselves from future pain.  These misconceptions trigger our natural defensiveness and create strong resistance to the idea of forgiveness.  

 Simply stated, forgiveness is the conscious decision to release negative emotion.  But the power of this process is immeasurable.  Despite all of the hurt, pain and injury bestowed on us by the external world, forgiveness gives us the power to access peace, well-being and fulfillment of our greatest purpose.

 To truly unlock the full power of forgiveness, it is important to develop a practice of Persistent Forgiveness.  Persistent Forgiveness involves setting the daily intention to allow for, but then move past negative emotion.  In this process, we refuse to permit the mistakes or bad behavior of others to define us.

 Unfortunately, however, we often hold onto our own mistakes, our own errors, and carry shame around what we perceive as our personal failings.  As a result, we take the judgment we place on ourselves and reflect it outward.  As humans, it is also easy to get stuck in our negative feelings.  While unpleasant, this place of negative emotion can be oddly comfortable.  It is here where we allow ourselves to ruminate on all that is separate from us, while avoiding our own insecurities.  Ultimately, it is the inability or refusal to forgive ourselves that becomes the greatest obstacle to the practice of Persistent Forgiveness.

 In our discussion we revisit other spiritual principles that support us in in practicing Persistent Forgiveness.  We are reminded that embracing our Intrinsic Worth allows us to accept our inherent value despite the choices we make, thereby giving us permission to release the mistakes of others. Learning to access our Primary Awareness, our innate wisdom and guidance, is also key to supporting us in developing a daily practice of Persistent Forgiveness.

 This episode of the Jenni Carroll Perspective reminds us that Persistent Forgiveness is truly our superpower.  A power that is available to each of us; shifting our perspective and creating an easier and sweeter experience of life.

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