“Alcoholics Anonymous has saved millions of people with the practice of making amends. Forgiving self and others and making an active attempt at reconciliation frees us of the past and moves us forward with a light heart and a quick, happy step.
Other people may not want to forgive what you have done, and they might not be nice about it. This doesn’t matter, except that you may feel hurt for a while. If this occurs, it won’t kill you. What does kill us is the heavy weight of guilt, shame, and blame. Once we ask forgiveness, we can forgive ourselves, let go, and let God.
If you are hurt by your attempt to make amends, go into meditation and use your imagination to funnel the energy of your hurt, disappointment, or anger into a box. Wrap it with paper and ribbon, and place your gift on the altar of God, where the Creative Forces will irradiate it with light. Walk away and know that it is done. You are free of this aspect of the past. Do this as many times as needed. Chances are that once will be enough.”
Edgar Cayce channeled, “One that is quick to anger, yet quicker to forgive. Encourage in self that forgiveness. Hold not malice, nor be not revengeful in mind or spirit. Trust in the Lord, and KEEP thy paths straight.” Reading 427–3
“In showing forth that which is manifest in thine experience, let the love that was manifested in forgiveness be in thee, that there be no envy, no strife, no knowledge of other than good works through the activities.” Reading 262–47
edgarcayce.org, Judith Pennington
