Forgiveness, newfound freedom.

Forgiveness... What does that really mean? " 1 a :  to give up resentment of or claim to requital for <forgive an insult> b :  to grant relief from payment of <forgive a debt> 2 :  to cease to feel resentment against (an offender) :  pardon <forgive one's enemies>" according to Webster. 

But to me forgiveness sometimes doesn't just mean that, it could mean many of things! 

There comes a time in your life, you grow up. You realize that every single person and every single situation, good or bad has molded you to become the person you are today! In some of those situations, you may have been left with a sour taste that is still lingering. For what reason, you don't know but it's your job to set yourself free. 

Like Maya Angelou said, "it's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everyone." 

Forgiveness is like a newfound freedom, a breath of fresh air. You don't have to become friends with the person who hurt you or maybe it was an ex and that will never happen again, but to forgive that person and MEAN it, there is something powerful about that! 

A weight is lifted. 

You have to realize, "I am doing this for me!" I am sailing into a new found freedom, leaving those I have forgiven in my past on land, they are no longer in my boat. I no longer carry that burden they once cast upon me. 

So if you find yourself dwelling on someone or something in the past, figure out if you're ready to forgive and do just that. You'll find yourself happier! 

Remember, you have to mean it! 

Cheers! 

Mark 11:25 

25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. "