Today’s forgiving journal is a beautiful sharing on forgiveness.
In my last blog, I asked for contributors to share your stories on forgiving, and I posted four questions to help guide your way. (Oh gosh, I am so touched.)
Well good news! We have our first forgiveness story. This one is by K E Garland, and she has a wonderful blog, Kwoted.
Thank you so much K E for sharing. 
If anyone else would like to share their response to one or more of the questions below, please email me at weloveyou@forgivingconnects.com. I would love to hear your journey of forgiving.
I love you.
Love,
Debbie
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What is forgiving to you?
Forgiveness means letting go of whatever the so-called grievance is.
What helps you to forgive?
What helps me to forgive is remembering that I once too wanted forgiveness, and because I’m imperfect, I’ll probably need forgiveness in the future from someone.
Do you have a story about forgiveness that you’d like to share? Please do!
I discuss my father quite a bit on my personal blog. He abandoned me when I was sixteen and I remained stuck in that feeling for over two decades. I blamed him for many of my life’s stumbles, even when he and I were not in communication, and even when he couldn’t have been the reason for my missteps. I blamed everything on the abandonment. I never thought he’d apologize, so I spoke forgiveness out loud to no one in particular. Once I forgave him for doing the best he could in the situation, and also forgave myself for holding a grudge for all of those years, then I shed years of abandonment burden. I began to live a more conscious life, free from blame and judgment.
What can you start doing right now to help you forgive?
Always remember that whatever you seek from someone else you should offer. I’m loosely paraphrasing a Rumi quote. If you want forgiveness, then simply forgive someone else. Don’t wait for an apology. Speak the words out loud: I forgive _____ for ______. You’ll feel better the more you say it.
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Wow ! Her story is quite amazing!! Also the last line is absolutely true. I learn something everytime I read a post of yours,I wish I could’ve shared my story but am still on my journey so I shall learn from you first Debbie 😊❤️
Lotsss of loveee
Meg❤️
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I think you’re amazing, Meg ❤ Blessings
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Sharing sent. I love the Rumi quote. Blessings!
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Oh Anne thank you! That is so good to hear. Looking forward to checking it out, you are such a blessing. I love you, Debbie xo
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This was such an interesting read! Thank you Debbie, I couldn’t start my day in a better way!
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Oh Lisa that is so great!! What a lovely thing to hear. ☺ I hope your day was wonderful. Blessings,
Debbie
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Thanks again for sharing this Debbie! I always believe that stories can help others live a more conscious and loving life. Glad to have met you here.
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K E, that is my experience too. And thank you again for your courage to share your story. It is touching to me. I am so glad to know you. ❤
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This is so lovely and touching. I especially like the saying I forgive _____ for ______. I’m going to start that immediately. 🙂 Thank you Debbie and K E!
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You got it Nikki! K E really has a lot of wisdom. 🙂 As do you! Blessings.
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thank you for good share dear
have avery nice week end
kisses
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Many blessings to you, love.
Thank you. 🙂
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