You know the wonderful feeling you get when you forgive someone for something?

It's usually a loved one or a child that we kindly smile at and forgive for mistakenly hurting you. A kind smile spreads across your face and you look down at the child and say, “That's alright dear.” It gives you a warm feeling and this is a glimpse of your compassionate nature.

Spirit and our Higher Self always treat us in this way, with compassion and forgiveness. And not just for the things we perceive as “wrong”, but for everything.

If you forgive somebody for something that you previously would never have considered worth your forgiveness, it will give you a warm feeling. A compassionate feeling that comes from your heart. I can only recommend that you try practising forgiveness and see the effect it has on YOU.

You don't have to tell anyone that you're forgiving them, it can all be done in your head, in your heart and in your mind. The important thing is your intent. The resultant feeling of peace and love for you will be small but noticeable, and eventually when you practice forgiveness on a regular basis and forgive everything that hurts you – including and most importantly remember to forgive yourself – you will allow space for your inner Light to shine forth more and more, and you will only benefit.

The act of forgiveness feels like loving, and your attitude will change from one of hurt and blame to one of Peace and Joy.