Forgiveness: Healing Power of Mercy

In this article, we delve into the inspiring story of Amelia, a successful cinematographer who embarks on a transformative journey of forgiveness and self-discovery. Facing conflicts and stress in her personal and professional life, Amelia’s decision to seek resolution leads her to profound realizations about her own behavior. Through the power of forgiveness and mercy, she not only finds inner peace but also becomes a catalyst for positive change within herself and her community.

Amelia fights with her co-workers, neighbours, passersby and friends, which results in the end of her stressful day with at least five fights. Every night, her thoughts haunt her mind as soon as she closes her eyes, she struggles to get a deep, good night’s sleep. One day, she decides to be quiet and avoid everyone’s communication, including phone calls. 

Amelia is a successful woman who leads her success journey with strict principles. As days go by, she starts to turn to alcohol. Stressful days lead to indulgence in fast food and the development of unhealthy habits altogether. One day, she experienced a panic attack, and her life changed forever. She decides  to go to the depths of the issue and resolve it permanently. 

She book an appointment with a psychiatrist. As she couldn’t ignore the recurring patterns of her own behaviour—often challenging in her interactions with others. A moment of introspection led her to a crucial realization: her childhood held the key to understanding and transforming these negative behaviors. 

Amelia recognized the deep-rooted influence shaping her responses to the world. This appointment became the catalyst for a journey toward self-discovery and healing. Her therapist asks her to delve deeper into her own childhood and identify five people along with their scenarios. She realizes that all of them are family members, very close people to her heart.

Many of us struggle with the delicate balance between our emotions and rational thoughts, often engaging in internal conflicts or external disputes. Here’s an important question: Have you ever achieved something while holding on to negativity in your heart? 

Let us discuss more about the steps Amelia has taken to go ahead with her journey towards forgiveness.

Letting Go for a Brighter Future:

Amelia decided to release resentment and adapt liberating forgiveness which has impactful transmission in her life. She thoroughly penned down her reflections on past unfair treatments, symbolizing a deliberate effort to acknowledge and then release them. 

Witnessing the therapeutic act of tearing or burning the paper, Amelia physically manifested her commitment to letting go of the weight of the past. This intentional ritual became a powerful step towards emotional liberation, showcasing Amelia’s determination to free herself from the burdens of unresolved grievances.

Unleashing Healing Power:

Another step Amelia has taken is to embrace the power of forgiveness in her own life. She started forgiving and forgetting every bad scenario, people or experience in her life.

She realized that when she rises above revenge, she can begin the process of forgiveness. She includes conscious forgiving acts in her daily spirituality, which helped her get through it. Like she says every day, Dear God, I humbly ask for your forgiveness. If someone has wronged me, grant them your mercy. Likewise, if I have knowingly or unknowingly caused harm to others, please forgive me. May your grace guide me towards compassion and understanding in all my interactions.”

Nurturing healthy bonds:

She also decides to act with love, kindness and empathy, which benefits her with healthy bonds. She forges and maintains strong relationships by embracing the art of forgiveness in her interactions. As Amelia navigates the path to self-compassion and growth, witness the profound impact forgiveness has on her personal development.

When we make forgiveness a regular part of our lives, we start to notice a healthy development in all our relationships. We no longer hold grudges and there is less drama to deal with. Amelia experienced a drastic positive change in her relationships. She also starts being happy and satisfied within.

Self-Compassion and Growth:

Amelia’s journey towards self-compassion and personal growth unfolded step by step. She acknowledged that holding onto grudges hindered her personal development, so she decided to embrace a mindset of forgiveness.

Next, Amelia took practical steps to connect forgiveness with her own growth. She engaged in self-reflection, identifying areas where forgiveness could alleviate emotional burdens. By addressing past hurts and releasing resentment, she created space for self-compassion to flourish.

Amelia didn’t stop there. Recognizing that personal growth is an ongoing process, she integrated forgiveness into her daily life. Whether through journaling, meditation, or intentional acts of kindness, she consistently reinforced the connection between forgiveness, self-compassion, and personal development.

As a result, Amelia’s journey became a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness. Her commitment to self-compassion and personal growth was not just a concept but a lived experience, demonstrating the profound impact forgiveness can have on one’s overall well-being.

Mercy as a Transformative Force:

Amelia recognized the potential of mercy to bring positive change to both individuals and communities. Understanding that forgiveness is a cornerstone of mercy, she began by extending grace to herself and others.

In practical terms, Amelia started small by incorporating acts of kindness into her daily life. Whether it was offering a listening ear to a friend or expressing understanding in challenging situations, she saw how these acts of mercy had a ripple effect, positively impacting individuals around her.

As Amelia’s understanding deepened, she actively sought opportunities to contribute to her community. Whether through volunteering, supporting local initiatives, or fostering a culture of forgiveness and understanding, she became a catalyst for transformative change at a broader level.

Through these simple yet powerful steps, Amelia’s journey illuminated the profound impact of mercy on individuals and communities. Her story serves as an inspiring example of how small acts of kindness and forgiveness can create a ripple effect, fostering positive transformation within and beyond one’s immediate circle.

Acting with love, kindness, and empathy, Amelia forged healthy bonds and witnessed positive changes in her relationships. The ripple effect of her small acts of mercy and forgiveness extended beyond her immediate circle, contributing to a more compassionate community.

Amelia’s journey serves as an inspiring example of the transformative power of forgiveness and mercy. From resolving conflicts and stress to finding inner peace and becoming a catalyst for positive change, Amelia’s story showcases the profound impact of embracing forgiveness and mercy in our lives. 

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The Wisdom of Well-being

Before reading this article, try to find out an answer of the reason for a need to think about ‘The Wisdom of well-being’. In our last article “A Mobile phone: 6th Finger of our Hand” we talked about our parent’s generation. 

I would want you to pause and think for a moment about why we even need to look back and try to find out the wisdom of our parent’s lifestyle. Before our generation, people used to survive for more than 100 years. Now, we celebrate, if a person completes a half-century. That means people are amazed if someone lives happily crossing 50-60.

Now again, come to the lifestyle we are living. Are we thrilled with our daily routine? We live in an era where technology is ruling the world, which is appreciable. so, where we are lacking? Just try to find answers to these questions. I really want to know your idea of well-being in the comment section. 

Let’s go deep into this topic.

A sunrise routine  

One of the significant things our old guard used to follow is a sunrise routine. Being a morning person is the best thing anyone can add in life. I think, everyone gets up in the morning and goes to school, college or office. But the question is, are we really being morning person? Or just wake up half an hour before leaving house and running late or always in a hurry. I think first 2-3 hours of a morning rule our day. We should start doing something which makes us feel good. But ‌it should contribute to our body, brain, mind or soul which will remain and be helpful in late years of life. Here, I am talking about following a morning routine for a healthy life.

Nourishing meal practices

Old traditions used to focus on keeping a healthy diet. People used to consciously think about the food they eat. In India, we say “Anna he purnabramha” which means the food is next to God. 

The food we eat passes energy to the body. If a person who is cooking is in a jolly mood, the food will pass pleasant energy and the same rule goes for the person being in a bad mood, which means vibrations are being passed by a person who cooks food. Most of us add artificial chemicals or health supplements for different purpose but do you know the side effects of these additional things which interferes in natural working tendency of a human body. We should eat more homemade food, which consumes a huge amount of love and care.

Spirit of Service

Have you ever experienced the smile on someone’s face coming because of your actions? If you have not, I would suggest consciously do something for others which will make them feel better or help them in order to increase your peace of mind and satisfaction. We are so busy in our daily life that we do not get time to help anyone. But I would say just to keep a spirit of service. This practice will automatically increase your potential of service. And you are fighting with your inner monsters by being good with people around you.

If you find someone who is being so frustrated and angry with others, sit with that person for some time in order to show some kind of love and kindness towards that person. You never know the inner battle he/she is fighting. 

Sharpening our Senses

Our senses pass the signals to the brain which interprets them as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Hence our primary focus should be on sharpening our senses in day-to-day life.

We are living in the era of ‘life, making everything easier to live’. We should consciously add some brainstorming activities in our daily life. Brainstorming activities can be anything that allows you to get out of your comfort zone. You can play chess, puzzle or something like learning a new language or practicing math or solving some calculations in mind. Deep thinking about any situation and trying to find out a resolution can also be a brainstorming activity. Challenging yourself for small things will help you learn something new.

A Desire for Well-Being

Last but not least is to have a desire for well-being. We should find a purpose in our daily actions & keep a positive attitude towards life. “Live a life like it’s your last day on the earth and you got a chance to spend it with the divine power within you.” There must be a hunger to achieve more in life. We should try to replace bad habits with good ones like practicing yoga, reading, writing a journal, exercising, meditating, feeling gratitude and deep harmony with supreme power and so on. Always decide short-term goals in mind and achieve them in order to reward yourself. 

There are so many wisdoms of well-being which we forget to follow due to our busy schedule. But I think this should be most important part of our life. I would love to know the things you follow to increase your wisdom of well-being. 

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