January's Full Wolf Moon
- Jan 24, 2024
- 3 min read
8 Steps to Forgive Everyone for Anything
This is wolf work. If you're a puppy there is no need to read further. Because the only way to begin the process of forgiveness relies on your desire to release what has happened. The way we start that journey is to find ourselves in the energy (not the act) that led us to the point of needing to forgive another. Somewhere and maybe not in this particular situation we got wrapped up in the same energy (not act) that has caused our pain now. To let go of the shame and energy of betrayal associated with the act we must be open to a deeply spiritual practice of accountability and release. January's full Wolf moon is a powerful time to embark on this journey of self reflection and the intention of forgiveness.
Though you can do this at any time, if you choose to use January's full moon as a symbolic time for forgiveness, you might consider the following steps:
Choose a Meaningful Location: Find a quiet and comfortable place where you won't be disturbed. This could be indoors or outdoors, depending on your preference.
Mindful Reflection: Take some time to reflect on the feelings surrounding what you're ready to forgive. Was it lying, cheating, abandonment, stealing, gossip, or harm? The feelings that pop up in your heart space, throat, pit of your belly, or that may be swirling around in your head, have a purpose. Be patient with yourself.
Now See Yourself: Consider a time when you were the supplier of the same feelings to another. This can be in a completely unrelated scenario with either a stranger, colleague, loved one or friend. Even if you didn't witness the person have the same experience those feelings drum up for you, be open to admit that your actions could have triggered the same kind of energy within them? See how you may have once been in the shoes of the person or situation you are now ready to forgive.
Be Accountable: When you reflect do not reason why that particular instance doesn't count or was justifiable. The undercurrent of all the harm we express is fear and a belief that we must protect ourselves in some way. Every intention, act, and response calculates what will be returned to us energetically. If your intention was not anchored in love, even if you felt like you had no other choice, you were racking up karmic debt.
Write a Letter to Forgive Yourself: Write a letter expressing why you made the choices you made in the past that may have caused another similar sadness, pain, or harm. Be honest about the emotions and intentions that guided you. Promise yourself that you will actively work to reduce or eliminate those intentions from your arsenal of protection and lean more into acts of love. You may choose to keep this letter or, if appropriate, share it with the person involved.
Moon Gazing or Meditation: Now that you've acknowledged yourself and how the energy of the person who offended you may have come into your reality to negatively harm you, take some time to be silent. Whether you're indoors or outdoors, spend some time gazing at the moon, humming, or meditating. Focus on the idea of releasing the negative emotions around the person you're ready to forgive.
Create Boundaries: Forgiveness wraps you in a state of renewal. You are now in a position to decide how you will move forward with the person or situation you've forgiven. Will you welcome them back into your life in the same way or will you extend the energy of understanding and forgiveness to them from a distance. It's your choice. However, remember boundaries are for you too. What will you stop yourself from doing or being to ensure the energy that harmed you before has no means to thrive in your connections or environment.
Symbolic Gesture: As a symbolic gesture, you can write down what the person has done to you in all its gritty details and burn it or bury it. This represents the release of negative feelings.
It's essential to approach these practices with an open mind and respect for your own beliefs and the beliefs of others. Keep in mind that forgiveness is a personal and ongoing process, and the full moon is just one of many ways people choose to mark significant moments in that journey.
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