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Aspect #16

ESSENCE BOOK #1

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“To forgive is to set a prisoner free

and discover that the prisoner was you.”

~ Lewis B. Smedes

ESSENCE: Forgiveness is among our greatest strengths.

Forgiveness is one of our greatest strengths. We tend to think that forgiveness is mainly for others, however, it is primarily for ourselves. It’s amazing how drama in our lives quickly dissipates when forgiveness is in our hearts. The healing of past hurts and resentments enables us to be fully present, positioning us to maximize our human potential.

Achieving forgiveness for all is among the most difficult challenges we face on our quest for ascension. Nonetheless, once we reach a certain altitude—leaving the drama at base camp—forgiveness simply becomes a new way of life. We learn to release the negative energy blocks holding us captive: anger, resentment, and perhaps even hatred. We begin anew with a clean slate, creating solid foundations for our new lives, while strengthening the foundations of the communities in which we live.

Sleeping Souls tend to be rather weak in the area of forgiveness. Many remain stuck in their stories, ruminating, clutching onto negative thoughts and emotions, gossiping to others about others, justifying why they are victims. A victim mentality has a very low energetic vibration. Vibrating at such low levels will attract more like-frequencies of energy into their lives. Then they will wonder why their lives are full of fear, drama, doubt, worries, and insecurity. A lack of forgiveness is often passed onto the next generation, continuing its power of separation. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to learn that forgiveness is a key that all of us possess that unlocks a door to mental and emotional freedom. When our minds and hearts are filled with negative thoughts and emotions, energy blocks form, constricting our forward momentum. They learn that true forgiveness releases these low vibrating frequencies of energy, making room for the magical essence of Spirit to fill this newly created space. Many learn that forgiveness must be authentic and pure. Many Seekers create new boundaries going forward, establishing the understanding that they will not tolerate any form of future abuse, disrespect, or drama.

Awakened tend to understand that all of us are teachers for one another and that life experiences happen for us and not to us. They realize that every single human being makes mistakes and has regrets. The difference resides in whether they can forgive themselves and others. They tend to know that carrying guilt and shame around eats away at their aliveness, drains energy from their cells, and holds them back from realizing their full potential. Guilt and shame are very low energetic vibrations, so releasing these negative emotions improves their well-being tremendously. Awakened know that forgiveness reflects a powerful state of acceptance....