2004-11-16-A Lesson on Forgiveness

Session

Lesson

Today let us consider forgiveness. This is a much misunderstood subject, so it is timely that we shed some light on this much needed character trait in the overall development of character. It is sometimes too easy to say, ‘I forgive you,’ and yet the issue can come back into the memory years later. Such is an indication that it was not forgiven with the heart, soul and mind, but merely a lip-service to another. Even so with yourself, when you learn to forgive yourself, if you keep going over your mistakes and perceived wrongs, then you have not forgiven yourself either. To forgive the self is a foremost necessity if you wish to live a life unencumbered by useless worries. Your Master Jesus answered in truth and fact when someone posed the question, “How often do we forgive?” Jesus answered, “Not seven times, but seventy times seven times.” It means, until you don’t have to forgive anymore.

The secret is to place the word ‘unconditional’ in front of forgiveness. In this fashion forgiveness also entails forgetting. This is true forgiveness, and it is mastered with great difficulty on this planet, which is so rife with resentment and long memories of past wrongs. This sad state even exists in the best of families, and with the most intelligent and educated people, who will let a wrong ‘simmer on the back-burner’ until it flares up again because of another, perhaps innocent, trigger. Humans need to become more mindful about the purpose of life, and the meaning of being alive, for this earth life is only the very beginning of the ascension journey to Paradise. It is totally up to you as to how you will experience this journey. Having a hardness of heart, will only make the journey harder and often delay your progress. For this is what creative evolution is all about. It is nothing else but progress, and it depends on your dedication to learn and do the will of the All That Is.

The great Creator Himself gave each normal-thinking person a Fragment of Himself to help guide you to the shores of Paradise. And, please, do not dispute and judge among yourselves as to who is of normal mind, for each heart’s intent is known to God. You expect forgiveness from God, who would expect you to forgive likewise, and that you learn to forgive all others, including yourself. To err is human, to forgive is divine. Just know that you are all equally loved in your individual journeys, as the Father knows you better than you know yourselves. The ascension journey is a magnificent journey, filled with opportunities to do what is good, and to learn to love more each day.

It is the grand scheme of the Gods, who have prepared for each mortal a journey towards perfection. Much thought and contemplation has gone into the planning, giving mortals every opportunity to choose how to conduct themselves, and which lessons to learn. Some learn easier than do others, but all have an equal opportunity to listen to that God-given Guide within. The sooner you discover that connection within, and learn to listen, the more guidance is available to you, even in the area of forgiveness. That Guide is in reality your eternal Partner -- your Pilot if you so choose – who carries your divine blueprint in It’s Being. It is always on duty waiting for you, to love you, and nurture you, and to forgive you according to your willingness to forgive.