Forgiveness and Gratitude is like a magic formula. We all go through phases in our lives wherein we outgrow people. Well, not like abandoning someone but more like experiencing chapters of our lives differently. We feel a void in the heart. It causes a misalignment at the core level. Following this, there is resentment, sadness, hurt, guilt, regret. We tend to hold on to situations and thoughts that caused us disappointment in the past. The day or the night we decide to let go of these emotions and make a room for new experiences, learning and growth, we would certainly feel a sudden sense of calmness and positivity flowing throughout our bodies making ourselves feel better. Negative thinking attracts negative life events. In the same way, if we think with positivity and be grateful about the good things we have in life, we get more reasons to stay happy and live peacefully by looking at brighter side of the picture.
Removing negativity can begin from very small steps like instead of saying “I am sorry for being late” practice saying “ Thankyou for waiting for me” This is very powerful for generating positivity and gratitude.
I soon realised the process is not about forgiving others but our own selves to create internal peace and harmony.
Forgiveness is a gradual process. An effort to release the feelings of vengeance and resentment toward people or the one deep inside ourselves. It is a person's choice leading to a better path towards courage, kindness and transformation.
Ever wondered what makes our life worth living? It is our strengths instead of our weaknesses along with our focus on positive events and influences in life. Positivity entails resilience, empathy, hope, gratitude, compassion, optimism and forgiveness. Each of these helps people flourish and improve their overall well-being.
Most of us come across situations that trigger feelings of anger, hatred. Some of us would beat around the bush ruminating while some believe in forgiveness for the harm caused and experience a sense of stability, positivity, compassion and empathy.
Forgiveness would turn the table around from sorrow and sadness to joy and happiness by promoting feelings of generosity and unconditional worth with moral love. Additionally improving one’s physical and mental health.
It takes grace to remain kind in difficult situations. Forgive and forget.
Start acknowledging and recognizing the cause of the misery. Heal oneself before healing others. Address the inner pain and find meaning in misery.
Moreover, positive self talk is a significant step towards developing an optimistic attitude. As a beautiful saying goes, “ If you don’t stay it to your friend, don’t say it to yourself.”
Let your heart reopen with lot of warmth and positivity making life completely blissful.
When you think positive, good things happen.
“It takes one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts.”
- Robert H. Schuller
Written by Yashika Jain who is pursuing Bachelors in Applied Psychology from University of Delhi. She is passionate about her subject and shows great interest in educating young students.
Hi, I would like to say this is a very well written article. Its written in an effective and interesting way, so positve, its refreshing.