| Several of our
members have mentioned that although summer is still very much with us,
they can sense fall approaching. Can you feel it? Maybe you notice a
slight smell in the air? I noticed it about 2 weeks ago. I felt it as the
sun was going down. A slight chill on the breeze that made me wonder where
my sweater was. Of course, it was gone as soon as it was there. Time
is slipping by quickly. So many things I had planned to get done this
summer. So much to do and so little time.
This month, I
would like to talk about forgiveness. As time is passing us by we often
forget how important that forgiveness is. We have been taught to forgive
since we were children. We forgive our family, friends, co-workers and
neighbors. But how often do we forgive ourselves? It is very important
that we do this as well. Forgive ourselves for our part in each incident
and confrontation in our lives. Even if we did not start the problem, we
were somehow involved. In forgiving ourselves, then we complete the cycle
and let it go, so that we can move on and not carry the weight of that
burden with us every day.
But what does
forgiveness really mean? How can we forgive others and ourselves when what
happened is not ok? It means that we are not saying what happened is ok.
We are saying we are no longer giving the incident/person or situation to
have power over us. We decide to let it go and move on with our
lives. Sometimes we have to forgive several times before we completely let
go. Minute by minute. Hour by hour and day by day. Once we practice
forgiveness on a regular basis, we will find that our lives are much
easier. We feel light, much more free and open to welcoming to new people
in our lives. This is what Jesus wanted us to do. This is part of
loving our neighbor as ourselves. It is not always easy, but it is definitely
worth the effort.
Blessing in the name of The Divine
~*Diana*~
Presiding Bishop/High Priestess/Healer
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