Santa’s Coming Soon—Time to Make a List!
The holidays are almost here. Most of us think about what we want, gifts we hope for, and lists of things to buy. But if you want a truly joyful holiday season, why not focus on forgiveness instead? Rather than creating a list of things you want, create a list that will bring real happiness and peace to your life.
Start Your Forgiveness List
We all have things that weigh on our hearts:
Barking dogs in the neighborhood
- Your spouse for not appreciating you enough
- Your kids for making a mess all over the house
- The girl who made fun of your skirt in fifth grade
- The first guy who broke up with you
- Your former "best friend" for dating your ex-boyfriend
- Your aging parent for getting older
- Yourself for creating clutter
- Your friend or neighbor who died unexpectedly
- The deep hurt you feel when you are ignored
Go ahead… make a list. Take ten or twenty minutes and jot down everything you can think of. Nothing is too big or too small. Don’t worry about forgiving anything just yet—just do a brain dump and get it down on paper.
Work Slowly and Gently
Once your list is ready, start forgiving one thing each morning during your daily meditation or prayer. Take it slow. You don’t need to tackle something new every day. Sometimes you may work on the same item for several days. Sometimes you may just stew on it. That’s okay.Remember: forgiveness is a process. Don’t rush it. Be gentle with yourself, and don't be surprised if the universe gives you a little shove. It might gift you with a little more information or insight about what you're forgiving. Or sometimes we get another forgiveness "lesson" that is similar to the issue we're working on. It's nothing to be upset about. It's there for your good and overall growth, adding greater understanding to the lesson. Chances are you'll be gently nudged in ways that will help you tackle each item on your list. Let it unfold and do the forgiveness work you can as you are ready.
You’re Doing This for You
Above all, remember that this practice is for you. YOU want peace. YOU want happiness. Every step you take toward forgiveness is a step toward your own freedom and well-beingWant to go deeper into forgiveness?
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Explore how forgiveness reconnects us to divine compassion in Unblocking our Connection to Love. Read it here →
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My book, Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness, offers heartfelt guidance, spiritual tools, and real-life practices. Read it on Amazon → | Barnes & Noble → | Balboa Press →
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Let daily affirmations support you too — discover the Forgiveness Metta Card Deck for a gentle morning practice of peace and release.
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Let these tools light your path — because forgiveness sets you free.
— Sue Pipal
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