“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 awhile. 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.”
Judith Pennington, edgarcayce.org
