“Forgive!”
The order came
From God on high. Look for
The good in others and that in
Yourself
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Cinquain: Forgive Yourself March 6, 2008
New Beginnings January 2, 2008
As I said yesterday, I am so, so excited that it’s finally 2008. I’m expecting big things and many blessings this year. It’ll be fun to experience it all as it unfolds.
A large part of my New Year prep involves letting go of anything that has not been working for me, so in addition to clearing out my closets and all that usual stuff, I’m also focused on cleaning my emotional and energetic closets as well.
That entails, at least in part, forgiving myself and anyone else that I need to offer that gift to. The act of forgiveness (or even just the true intention to forgive) can help to open one’s path to manifest the purest, most abundant blessings possible. And that’s definitely what I am focused on.
So to moi, and anybody that I have been working on forgiving: I forgive you. It’s all gravy, and it’s all in the past. May we all experience the joyful release of letting go and letting God.
Bring on 2008. Here’s to new beginnings.
Begin Again
The light has come
The night is gone
I’ve forgiven you, my friend
The clouds no more
Enshroud; I soar
I will begin again
The light has come
The past is gone
No more “remember when”
For now instead
I forge ahead
I will begin again
The light has come
The fog is gone
Full clarity ignites
My vision’s clear
God’s Voice I hear
He guides me to the light
The light has come
The gloom is gone
My future’s e’er so bright
Abandoning
The road of wrong
I walk the way of light
The light has come
The night is gone
I’ve forgiven you, my friend
The clouds no more
Enshroud; I soar
I will begin again
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Forgiveness October 29, 2007
Another thing that’s been on my mind a lot lately is forgiveness. After someone that you love and trust hurts you – or you hurt them – is it possible to un-ring the bell? Is it really possible to forgive? And what does forgiveness mean, anyway?
For me, it’s finding a way to look at the big picture of the entire relationship, and if there’s more good than bad, focus on the good. Sometimes rose-colored glasses can be a good thing, because they give you the grace to transcend the anger and pain.
Also, focus on the good qualities of the person that hurt you. Sure, some s**t went down, but that doesn’t mean that they are evil. It just means that they are human, and make mistakes…as you yourself have so often. Judge not, and all that.
That being said, there are going to be some hurts that you just can’t seem to let go of. That’s o.k., too. Healing takes time. And some words and actions really are unforgivable. In cases like these, what I try to do is actively pray for the person that hurt me. I pray for their highest good and greatest blessings. Turning it over to a Higher Authority makes it much easier to deal…and heal.
So on that note, here’s today’s lyrical offering. Enjoy.
L.
Forgive
So many times
We’ve hurt each other
So many times
I’ve reached for you
So many roads
We can’t cross over
I’m not quite sure what I should do
I need someone to help me through
It’s my desire
To have you back in my life
It’s my desire
To be with you
But I’m not sure
If I can trust you again
But I have such a need for you
I wish that you needed me too
Can you forgive me?
Can you let me in again?
And you can’t, my friend,
Then so be it
Can we try?
Can it be live and let live?
Cause my heart is open now
And I forgive
It’s not my choice
To live in anger and fear
It’s not my choice
For us to fight
Oh, I’m so scared
One day it will be too late
For us to ever try again
For us to ever love as friends
Can’t go back
But for the future there’s a choice
Do you choose to hear my voice?
Or is it too late?
Can’t be rash
But whether you agree or not
For me it’s not forgot
But I do forgive
Can you forgive me?
Can you let me in again?
And you can’t, my friend,
Then so be it
Can we try?
Can it be live and let live?
Cause my heart is open now
And I forgive
© Lisa Hurley, 2007
