Montana Healing Connections

I recently asked for messages and teachings of forgiveness, for at times it seems to be a vast subject with as much written about forgiveness as there is any other Universal Law. I received:

“As to The Law of Forgiveness: As we forgive, so we are forgiven.”

“There is much made of forgiveness as if somehow by forgiving others we are bringing pardoning treasures to ourselves. Somewhere mankind got the impression that in being so magnanimous in forgiving others who we perceive have wronged us.”
Self forgiveness takes place on many levels. Within our conscious, thinking mind there are many places, many rooms full of unforgiving attitudes, beliefs, ideas and opinions. These spaces within must be cleared by forgiveness, before we can expand and grow. In our homes clearing out old stuff, clothing, pots and pans, knick-knacks and such, creates a space for the new. The energetic vacuum generated by getting rid of cumbersome, unnecessary things, brings the release of the old and the space for the new. It is the same with old, worn-out beliefs, feelings of resentment, bitterness and grudges.
 

As I asked for further knowledge about forgiveness these are some of the messages I am asked to share with you:
 

• The forgiving of my self-judgment.
• My level of self worth, and the capacity to rise above this self.
• My self-love, along with the loving kindness I have given (or not given) to me.
• The letting go of any self blame, such as perceived hurts I have done to others.
• A self denial, perhaps in the past of denying who we really are. Denying myself permission to open doors of opportunity for growth and our truth.
• An aspect of self growth, by choosing to stay in this place, rather than stepping out of our comfort zone, thereby reaching for what could be, rather than settling for “what is.” The fear of what might happen often keeps us captive.
• Forgiving my respect for my optimum health and wellness.
• The times when I doubted my self and the God-given belief that ‘I AM‘.
• Divine self - recognition, belief, and knowing we are God.
• Your conscious self.
• Your subconscious self.,

There are many, many more aspects of our self in which there may lie unforgiven characteristics, portions, and segments of our lives. The fundamental message is that, one by one, we uncover these hidden and locked places within our Being.
By relinquishing our grip on these things we allow ourselves to forgive our self, finally letting go of each situation. As we clear them out of Us, room is made for the expanded awareness, that of the ability to forgive others.
 

How bad would another’s faults be in your eyes, if it were you behaving in that way? Would you be as harsh and critical of you? Or would you have a list of reasons, excuses, and rationales to justify your behavior?
 

A Course in Miracles says “Extend the same forgiveness to your brothers and sisters that God extends to you. That is how you make it yours.”
 

Clearing out the old makes way for newness. The space you create by your forgiveness allows more love to come to your newly cleansed space. That Divine Love pouring into you, now transcends into Loving Forgiveness to others.