Release Past Pain with This Simple Forgiveness Practice
As a spiritual and transformational coach, I’ve witnessed how past pain can weigh down our hearts and hold us back from the freedom, love, and joy we truly deserve. It’s like carrying a heavy backpack filled with stones—sometimes, we don’t even realize the burden we’ve accumulated over the years. Yet, there’s one powerful practice that can help us release that weight: forgiveness.
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I know, forgiveness can be tricky. It’s one of those things we often hear about, but when we’re in the depths of pain or resentment, it can feel impossible. How do you forgive someone who hurt you deeply? How do you let go of something that has shaped your life in such a profound way? The truth is, forgiveness is not about excusing or condoning someone’s behavior. It’s about freeing yourself. And today, I want to guide you through a simple practice that will help you release past pain and step into a life of peace and healing.
Why Forgiveness Is So Important
Before diving into the practice, let’s talk about why forgiveness matters. When we hold on to resentment, anger, or grief, it doesn’t just affect our emotional wellbeing. It impacts our physical health, our relationships, our ability to manifest abundance, and even our sense of self-worth.
Forgiveness is the key to releasing these emotional blockages. It allows you to step into your power, reclaim your energy, and begin creating a new story for yourself—one that isn’t defined by past wounds, but by the love, peace, and joy that you deserve.
What Forgiveness Isn’t
Let’s clear up a common misconception: forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting. It doesn’t mean that you have to become best friends with the person who hurt you, or that you’re letting them “off the hook.”
Forgiveness is about releasing yourself from the emotional chains that tie you to that past event. When you forgive, you free up space in your heart for healing, and you reclaim the energy that’s been tied up in hurt and resentment.
The Simple Forgiveness Practice
I want to share with you a simple yet powerful practice that you can start using today. It’s a mix of mindfulness and heart-centered intention, designed to help you move through the layers of pain and resentment. You don’t need any special tools—just yourself, a quiet space, and a willingness to heal.
1. Create Sacred Space
Find a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be disturbed. This can be a cozy corner in your home, or even outside in nature if that feels right to you. You might want to light a candle or play soft, calming music. The key is to create a space that feels sacred and safe, where you can allow your heart to open up.
2. Set Your Intention
Close your eyes and take a few deep, grounding breaths. Place your hand over your heart and silently set an intention for this practice. Your intention could be something like, “I am ready to release the past and open my heart to forgiveness,” or, “I am willing to free myself from the pain that no longer serves me.” Speak from the heart and allow yourself to truly feel the weight of those words.
3. Acknowledge the Hurt
Before we can forgive, we need to fully acknowledge what we’re forgiving. Bring to mind the person or situation that has caused you pain. Don’t shy away from the emotions that come up—whether it’s anger, sadness, or betrayal. Allow yourself to feel those emotions without judgment. Give yourself permission to sit with the hurt, but remember, this is not where you’ll stay. You’re acknowledging it to release it.
4. Call in Compassion
This is where the magic happens. With your hand still over your heart, imagine sending love and compassion to yourself. Forgiveness starts with you. You’ve carried this pain for long enough, and it’s time to offer yourself grace.
Now, if you feel ready, begin to extend that compassion to the person or situation that hurt you. This doesn’t mean you approve of what happened—it means you’re choosing to let go of the power it holds over you. Visualize that person or event surrounded by light, and in your heart, say: “I release you. I forgive you. I free myself from this pain.”
If forgiving feels hard in the moment, that’s okay. Sometimes, you may need to come back to this practice several times. Remember, forgiveness is a journey, not a one-time event.
5. Release and Let Go
As you continue to send love and forgiveness, visualize the pain or resentment leaving your body, like a dark cloud dissipating into the air. Feel the weight lifting off your shoulders. This may take time, and that’s perfectly okay. Every time you do this practice, you’re chipping away at the walls that have been built around your heart.
Once you feel complete, take a few deep breaths, and thank yourself for doing this powerful work. You’ve just taken a brave step toward your healing.
Moving Forward with Lightness
Forgiveness isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. Each time you engage in this practice, you’ll notice that you feel a little lighter, a little more at peace. You may even start to see shifts in other areas of your life—your relationships may improve, you may feel more aligned with your purpose, and you’ll likely notice a deeper sense of inner freedom.
But most importantly, remember that forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. It’s not about the other person. It’s about releasing the energy of past pain so that you can step into the fullness of who you’re meant to be.
As you continue on your healing journey, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Forgiveness can be a challenging practice, but it’s also one of the most transformative. If this resonates with you, I encourage you to give yourself the gift of consistent practice. Each time you forgive, you create more space for peace, love, and joy to flow into your life.
If you ever find yourself struggling with forgiveness, remember this: you deserve to be free. You deserve to let go of the past, not for them, but for you. And I’m here to support you every step of the way.
With love and light,
Awakened Soul
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