Now, I am also reading and hearing what I am writing. I may have been working on this for some time... and many know I have been. But, as I say when others question my sometimes acts of stupidity, "I am not done in the oven yet." You may also use that if you choose.

It also comes down to living in the 'now'. How can one be living in the now when they are focused into the past. Living in the now seems to be something I hear a lot in the circle of friends and acquaintances I have. And, in my opinion, is what we should be doing. I believe it is of utmost importance in our well being. I guess it boils down to how many times we must relive something before we get tired of it wasting our time.

I personally desire to live in the now. And the only way I can do that is by letting go of the past... by forgiving myself and all others for all things in my past. Please hear me now... we must forgive ourselves and all others... other wise we will not live in the Peace, Love, Joy, or Harmony that we all deserve. Forgiveness is one of the biggest items that holds us back.

When I say something or do something I know is wrong, the minute I realize it is wrong I must apologize to whomever and forgive everything in the circumstances. I must take a moment and realize the lesson that needed to be learned. I must release myself and and others involved from the dominion of those circumstances. I must breathe Divine Love into it all. And, then the smartest thing I can do is release it all.

Now, if I am going to do this for myself, what am I going to do for someone that has in my opinion said something rude or has done something that is against me. Well, I will state my word. I will be honest enough with myself and them to tell them how I just felt about what was said or happened. I will allow them time to explain if they desire. Depending on their answer, I may make a choice to continue the relationship or end the relationship. And then, I will be aware that something in my karma has brought this on and that both of us are involved. So, the forgiving process I go through is for both of us... not just the other person. Please hear me now... regardless of the circumstances, the forgiving process is for both of you. One must forgive all of the parts of the circumstances and the result of your karma is part of those circumstances.

What have I found by doing this more consciously in my life?... Some of the things that come to mind are: I have a lot more peace of mind... I don't have nearly as much mind-chatter... I enjoy the now-ness that has moved into my life... my relationships have grown immensely better... some I have blessed and let go their own way... business associations have improved... and again, some I have blessed and let go their own way... I am happier... I have more time to do things creative, for I don't have a bunch of shit bouncing around in my mind... I am treating myself better, so I like and respect myself more, even love myself more... I have more to give others... and am more open to receiving from others... and, I am developing a greater passion for life.

YUPPERS!...

When you say forgiveness in an affirmation or blessing, take a moment and realize it... think a moment on it... embody the very understanding of it... and remember it through out your day. It truly might save your life. Maybe the next time that you should be doing the forgiveness process, you will remember, you will do it instead of carrying the extra weight around with you, it will be done. And, you will know for that moment that you lived in the 'now'.