“Forgiveness is the most powerful thing that you can do for your physiology and your spirituality. Yet, it remains one of the least attractive things to us.” Wayne Dyer

Forgiveness has been preached to us ever since we were little, yet for some reason we still continue to struggle with it. It’s like we’ve decided that forgiving somebody is the same thing as saying that we’re weak or saying that what they did was okay. However, in reality forgiving somebody is the best thing to do.

Forgiveness is for yourself.

You may think that forgiveness is “letting someone off the hook,” and that you’re “cutting them slack” by not waiting for an apology, but you’re really doing your own self a favor.

Forgiveness is letting yourself be at peace; to be happy. You’re not doing this for them, you’re doing it for you. You’re setting yourself free from the feelings of hurt, anger and helplessness that keep you attached for too long.

Forgiving someone is true strength.

Contrary to popular belief, forgiveness is not about weakness. Forgiveness is about being strong enough to move on and realize that you will be happy without whatever you’re holding onto.

Forgiveness is expressing self-love.

Love yourself and care about your own happiness enough to remove all the toxic energy from your life and free yourself from anger, bitterness and resentment.

Forgiveness no longer makes you a victim.

Yes, you were hurt by someone, but that’s life. Everyone experiences heartbreak and everyone experiences betrayal. However, what separates survivors from victims is forgiveness. Forgiveness allows you to move on. Stop playing the victim.

Forgiveness means we give up obsession.

Nothing is worse than obsessing over the person that hurt you. All it does is feed your anger/insecurity/bitterness/depression/anxiety. Also, they’re not obsessing over you. Forgiving them is the first step to moving on. Remember, they don’t deserve your obsession. Let go.

Who do you need to forgive?