Keys to Freedom
- Steph Schmitz
- Jun 6, 2021
- 2 min read
What kind of freedom are we talking about here? Freedom can mean so many things and it can also be all encompassing.
I think it's safe to say that we have all been hurt in our past. Someone, somewhere caused us to feel badly treated.
I recently shared about my experience with the passing of my friend and my parents reaction afterward. While I don't blame them, parenting is fucking hard, I do still feel some kind of way about the situation and in this respect, I think it actually holds me back. This place inside of me is blocked with more or less negative emotions which cannot allow for new positive emotions to flow in.
In simple terms, it can be compared to a car accident that is blocking the interstate. Until the cars and debris are cleared, traffic cannot flow properly, but when it does it can feel like an entire world opened up and your vision is clear again.
This must be cleared out. I cannot hold on to this grudge forever for it causes me physical pain and I want to bring forgiveness into this space. I am giving away my power and it is time for me to take it back. Finding forgiveness allows us to take this power back and find more peace in our lives.
I want to change the course of old grudges and release them. Be free to allow gratitude to flow within me.
Sometimes there can be immediate changes. Sometimes the process can take a while. Be patient with yourself and show kindness for taking the first step.
Here's a little something I have been practicing...
Write Keys to Freedom at the top of the page, if it suits you.
Begin by making a list of all the people, conditions, or situations that you might hold a grudge against. Anything that has made you feel like a victim in any way. Keep going, you can probably come up with a few more.
When you feel complete, take a deep breath. Relax into your body and start going through the list. Each time, close your eyes and bring it into your mind. Once you have the image, situation, feeling in front of you, tell the person or situation that you're willing to forgive, because you are ready to reclaim you've given over them.
If it's hard to be willing, this is a great place to be. You are here with intentions of growth.
The more of your power that is tied up in the issue, the harder it might be. Just by being willing to forgive, you might find the negative tension around the issue softens.
I also made a point to mentally send as much love and compassion to anyone person or situation that I am having an issue with.
Be patient and kind with yourself. Healing is a process and time is an illusion. There is no rush.
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