Are you burdened by the memory of someone who has wronged you in the past, and continue to harbor negative feelings about them and perhaps their impact on your life? Thich Nhat Hanh said if in our heart, we still cling to anything- anger, anxiety, hurt, blame- we cannot be free. Forgiveness, like many other practices, develops its power in us through repetition. By repeating this powerful meditation, we can practice forgiveness many times, with often the same situation, unlocking a different dimension of understanding and acceptance. The understanding that comes with forgiveness is the true meaning of freedom- free to be fully present, without holding onto the past.
