Forgiveness Meditation
Adapted from Profound Healing
by Cheryl Canfield
Inner Traditions, 2003
Lack of forgiveness on a national level is as devastating as it is on an
individual level. The lessons are everywhere to be seen: bitter battles
are being fought around the world as one nation lashes out against
another and another lashes back. The violence is perpetuated through
endless decades of holding on to anger and rage. Walls are built up and
habits of thinking become so deeply entrenched that forgiveness becomes
an unthinkable concept.
And yet forgiveness is the only path that will clear away the revenge
and rage that feed the escalating violence. We can keep our hearts open
to compassion and forgiveness, and direct our thoughts outward with a
positive intention. Even when we're not able to do anything else, we can
hold individuals or situations in a place of compassion. This simple,
short meditation helps us to keep the energy we project into the world
positive. Perhaps the way to world peace is practicing forgiveness and
compassion, one person at a time.
Learn how:
Imagine a golden light radiating down from above; a light of healing and
compassion and wisdom. I breathe the light in with my breath. The golden
light circulates throughout my body, focusing especially on any area
that needs attention or healing. As my body fills with light it
overflows through my heart chakra. I reach out with this heart energy
and touch the hearts of my loved ones and friends--especially anyone or
anything I'm feeling critical of. As the light expands I imagine
reaching out as a group and touching the hearts of all those in the
world who feel hopelessness or despair or whose hearts are burdened or
cold. We further expand this light, reaching out into the hearts of all
individuals and groups in the world whose power and influence impacts us
all. Finally I visualize lifting the earth up into the Divine's hands
with my prayer that humanity, individually and collectively, come into
harmony with our highest good and the good of the whole.
With our hearts clear and our thoughts compassionate, we can act as a
powerful force in the world. We are all needed in the important work of
forgiveness and healing.
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