Forgiveness is Freedom
Forgiveness is Freedom
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." — Maya Angelou
“Carrying anger or resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to get sick.
So why are you still holding on?”
With that said, here are 7 reasons why you should commit to forgive, starting today! 👊
1) What Is Forgiveness, Really?
Forgiveness often gets a bad rap. People think it means excusing bad behavior or letting someone off the hook. But here’s the truth: forgiveness isn’t about them—it’s about you.
When you forgive, you’re not saying, “What they did was okay.” You’re saying, “I refuse to let this pain control my life anymore.” Forgiveness is about reclaiming your peace, your freedom, and your future.
2) Why Holding On Hurts More Than You Think
Imagine carrying a heavy backpack everywhere you go. It’s filled with anger, hurt, and grudges you’ve been holding onto for years. The longer you carry it, the heavier it feels.
This is what happens when you refuse to forgive. That emotional weight drains your energy, clouds your judgment, and keeps you stuck in the past. Meanwhile, the person who hurt you? They’ve probably moved on.
So why are you still carrying the weight?
3) Misunderstandings About Forgiveness
Let’s clear up some myths:
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting. You can forgive and still remember what happened—so you can protect yourself in the future.
Forgiveness isn’t reconciliation. You don’t have to rebuild a relationship with someone to forgive them.
Forgiveness isn’t weakness. In fact, it takes incredible strength to let go of pain and move forward.
What forgiveness does mean is freedom.
4) What’s the Cost of Not Forgiving?
Think about the last time someone hurt you. How much mental energy have you spent replaying the situation, imagining different outcomes, or wishing things had been different?
Here’s what holding onto that pain costs you:
Your peace of mind. Resentment eats away at your mental health.
Your time. Every minute spent dwelling on the past is a minute you could’ve spent building your future.
Your growth. As long as you’re tied to the past, you can’t fully embrace new opportunities.
5) Forgiveness Is Freedom
Now, imagine the weight lifted. Imagine waking up every day without carrying the baggage of resentment or regret. That’s what forgiveness offers:
Freedom from anger and pain.
Freedom to live fully in the present.
Freedom to embrace joy, love, and possibility.
6) A Story of Letting Go
Meet Carla. For years, she held onto anger toward a former friend who betrayed her trust. Every time she thought about it, she felt the same surge of pain and resentment, as if it had just happened.
One day, Carla decided she was tired of carrying that pain. She started small—writing a letter to her friend she’d never send, pouring out everything she felt. Then she said out loud, “I forgive you—not for your sake, but for mine.”
Carla didn’t reconcile with her friend, but she did reclaim her peace. For the first time in years, she felt free.
7) Are You Ready to Let Go?
If you’re holding onto anger, pain, or regret, you don’t have to navigate it alone. My Forgiveness to Freedom Coaching Program is designed to help you:
Understand what’s keeping you stuck.
Reframe your perspective to release resentment.
Develop tools to let go and embrace emotional freedom.
Forgiveness isn’t about the other person—it’s about setting yourself free.
Book your session now and take the first step toward freedom.
