When people hurt us or try to make us look bad, often our reaction is to do the same in return. However, nothing good ever comes from that, except for more hurt. Instead, we need to look inside ourselves and find why their actions or words are affecting us. Use this meditation for any situation that you are experiencing where you feel hurt by the actions or words of another person.
As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is not good for my health – food, people, things, situations, and everything that drew me down and away from myself.” – Charlie Chaplin
Find a quiet spot where you can have some time to reflect.
Once you are comfortable and your mind is quiet, ask yourself, “What is the truth of this situation?”
Focus on only what is right. Not what you believe, not what the other person thinks, not what someone has told you about what happened, only the truth.
Mentally list out each truth and ask yourself. Do I know this to be one hundred percent true?
Once you have finished going over each true statement, move on to the next question.
What lies am I telling myself that are causing these negative emotions inside of me?
These could be false beliefs that you have accepted as truth or lies that others have told you about who you are. Remember, people’s opinions are not the truth, so challenge anything to find what is right for you. See what comes up in your mind as you focus on these lies.
Now let those lies go because they aren’t the truth.
The next step is to show yourself some love. To do this, repeat the words “I am” and see what comes to mind.
Keep doing this as long as words are coming to you. Then sit quietly for a few minutes.
Now it’s time to practice forgiveness. Start with yourself and forgive any opinions that you’ve accepted that are not true. Forgive yourself for anything you feel you did wrong in the situation. Then forgive yourself for letting others’ actions and words hurt you.
Then forgive the other person. They don’t know you; they don’t know your soul or thoughts. Forgive them for the unhealed parts of them that would cause them to harm others.
Once you are done practicing this meditation, sit again for a few moments, and notice how your body feels. Do you feel lighter, more relaxed? If you don’t and you still feel hurt or pain, continue practicing this meditation daily until you no longer feel this way.
If you would like to see an example of this meditation, read about my experience in the article:
I Am: My Meditation of Truth, Self-Love, and Forgiveness
Peace & Love, Ela
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