“It’s not an easy journey to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place because it frees YOU.”
— Tyler Perry
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful yet often overlooked ways to bring peace and love back into your life.
So often, when someone hurts us, we get caught in the story replaying what happened, what should have been different, what we wish we could have said. In trying to hold others accountable, we end up holding onto the pain ourselves. And that keeps us stuck.. emotionally, mentally, and even energetically.
But to tell you the truth, forgiveness is never about the other person. It is about you.
It is about coming to terms with what happened and allowing yourself to accept it fully without judgment or resistance. It is about giving yourself grace for what you did or didn’t do. Because in truth, there are no mistakes only experiences that help us grow and evolve.
Take a quiet moment and reflect…
Think of a time when you have held onto hurt. How did it make you feel?
Did it change how you showed up in other areas of your life?
At the same time, Forgiveness can never be forced. And it definitely can not be rushed. You can say all the prayers and affirmations you want, but the shift only happens when you are truly ready to meet that pain with love and honesty. And often, when you finally face it, you may realise you no longer even need that conversation or closure. The release happens naturally.
When forgiveness happens, it changes everything.
Emotional Relief: Letting go of old hurt feels like setting down a heavy bag you have been carrying for years. Your heart feels lighter.
Healing Relationships: Forgiveness opens space for new energy — for love, connection, and compassion to return, not just with others but within yourself.
Peace of Mind: The constant replaying of the past begins to quiet down, bringing a sense of calm and stillness.
Better Health: As the weight of resentment lifts, your body begins to relax. You sleep better.
Personal Growth: Each act of forgiveness teaches you something profound about who you are.. about your strength, empathy, and the power of your heart.
Forgiveness is not about excusing someone’s actions. It is about freeing yourself. It is a beautiful act of self-love, a soft, warm hug to your own soul.
When you forgive…You create space for love, peace, and growth to expand and evolve.
So ask yourself…
Is there someone or maybe a part of you that you are ready to forgive?
What would it feel like to finally lay that burden down today?
Swati Mishra is a heart-centered Energy Medicine coach and Shamanic practitioner with over 20 years of experience guiding people back to inner balance. Her work is rooted in helping burned-out professionals and working mothers release emotional pain, anxiety, and exhaustion, so they can reconnect with love, light, and joy.
Swati’s journey began with her own healing through Reiki during pregnancy, which opened the door to spirituality and deeper self-discovery. Since then, she has studied with renowned teachers across Reiki, Shamanism, yoga, and energy practices, weaving them into her unique approach. With warmth, wisdom, and practical tools, Swati creates safe spaces—through sessions, workshops- for people to heal, awaken their intuition, and step into their true power.
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