Forgiveness

“Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.” -Marianne Williamson

In a life full of relationships, there will be many times we need to forgive. When we are bothered by the actions of others in our past, we are filled with anger, hate, resentment, and emotional pain. Forgiveness is a way to release all of those negative emotions from your inner body and begin the healing process.

What Is Forgiveness?

Remember, forgiveness isn’t a one-and-done; it is a constant choice. Did you ever have a time when you thought you forgave someone, and then you were reminded of it years later, and the memory and pain swelled up inside you? You hadn’t forgotten the feeling, meaning you hadn’t forgiven. You need to forgive and be forgiven. Until you can come into harmony emotionally, you aren’t able to forgive.

When we have been wronged we have 2 choices: We can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge, or we can forgive and move forward. By embracing forgiveness, we can also experience peace, happiness, gratitude and joy.

Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing that act that hurt you, but it does lessen the grip that act has on you emotionally, allowing you to focus on the more positive aspects of life. Forgiveness can also foster feelings of understanding, empathy, and compassion.

Forgiveness Essential Oil

This blend helps to release hurt feelings and negative emotions. It also helps release negative memories, allowing one to move past emotional barriers and attain higher awareness, assisting the person to forgive and let go. Forgiveness can be used to release feelings such as betrayal, distrust, repeating the past, and self-denial.

One useful technique is to combine deep breathing while inhaling Forgiveness essential oil. Deep breathing can be as easy as stopping what you are doing and taking a slow deep inhale, feeling your lungs expand and fill up. Then release your breath just as slowly as you took it in. Repeat this two more times.

What’s In Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a blend of:

• Rose (Rosa damascena), an oil with the high frequency of 320 MHz. Brings lightness into the aura.
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis), which has a positive impact on the brain’s emotional center. This calming and emotionally balancing essential oil accompanies us in times of fear, tension and despondency and brings our softness to the fore.
• Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) enables us to let go of anger and to forgive ourselves and others.
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) stimulates nerves and hormone system. Its fragrance encourages us to leave unpleasant memories behind and increase inspiration.
• Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is calming and relaxing. It supports us in times of disturbed sleep, tension-type headache and fear.
• Sandalwood (Santalum album) enables us to become silent and dive into meditation. Due to its high percentage in sesquiterpenes Sandalwood stimulates our pineal gland and limbic system. Sandalwood may release unfavorable cellular memories and reprogram the cells.
• Angelica (Angelica archangelica) calms emotions. It may support us in resetting the mind after experiencing trauma and to release suppressed memories and emotions.
• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is balancing and invigorating at once. Decreases occasional stress, fear and tension.
• Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) acts on the emotional and physical plane. It is an ideal companion in times of indecision, hopelessness and low vigor.
• Frankincense is a holy anointing oil that has been used for spiritual ceremonies for thousands of years . It stimulates our limbic system which is where emotions are controlled and increases our mind’s creativity. Frankincense helps us to overcome stress, despair and dejection.
• Sesame Seed Oil

This combination provides an aroma that supports the ability to forgive yourself and others while letting go of negative emotions, an important part of personal growth.

How To Use Forgiveness

Forgiveness is for topical or aromatic use. Apply around navel or wear as a perfume.

• The best spot for Forgiveness is on the navel because this location goes to all the nerves in the body. Rub this oil all over your stomach. Then put a drop under your nose and hold your hand over your nose and smell it.
• You can also use this blend in a diffuser to help release feelings of anger or guilt and process forgiveness. Diffuse 4-6 drops up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
• Apply 2-4 drops directly to your right rib cage or the center of your right foot. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin.
• Apply to pulse points to help feel grounded and content throughout the day.
• Combine with Epsom salts and add to a bath after a long day to promote feelings of contentment.
• Due to its calming scent, this is a great oil to diffuse in the evening to promote a healthy night’s sleep.

Suggested Affirmation: “I learn from all of life’s experiences.” Repeat this affirmation as you practice your deep breathing exercise.

Special Situations

• If you are boiling angry at someone, put Forgiveness in your hands and rub it vigorously all over your face. As you rub it in and breathe it, you will notice that your anger starts melting. Then rub it on your navel area.
• To change your thoughts/behavior patterns, use Clarity at night, along with Forgiveness. Letting go of past transgressions may help to clear your thinking.
• The first few times you use this oil, find a quiet space and just lay there in peace. No music, no distractions, just be in a space of total quiet. Let your mind go where it wants to go, and the emotions should come to the surface. You may need to lay there a hour. Just make sure you have the time. Feeling balanced, feeling harmonized, you will be ready to forgive and release.