The road to forgiveness is a journey of self-discovery and healing, marked by several key milestones. The outcomes of traveling the road to forgiveness are profound and transformative.
- Acknowledgment of Hurt: The journey begins with acknowledging the pain caused by the wrongdoing or loss. This involves facing and accepting the reality of what happened.
- Understanding the Impact: Delving into how the hurt has affected you emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Understanding the depth of the impact helps in navigating the path to forgiveness.
- Acceptance of Feelings: Allowing yourself to feel the range of emotions associated with the hurt—whether it’s anger, sadness, or betrayal—is an essential part of the process. It’s important to acknowledge and validate these feelings.
- Choosing Forgiveness: Forgiveness is a conscious choice. It involves letting go of resentment, anger, and the desire for revenge, and replacing them with understanding, compassion, and empathy.
- Healing Through Release: Forgiveness is not about condoning the hurtful actions or minimizing their significance. It’s about releasing the emotional burden and finding peace within yourself.
- Rebuilding Trust and Connection: Depending on the circumstances, forgiveness may involve rebuilding trust and repairing damaged relationships. This requires open communication, empathy, and a willingness to forgive and be forgiven.
- Embracing Growth: The journey of forgiveness often leads to personal growth and transformation. It allows you to cultivate resilience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
- Moving Forward: Forgiveness is not the end of the journey but a new beginning. It’s about moving forward with a lighter heart and a renewed sense of purpose, free from the weight of resentment and bitterness.
Throughout the road to forgiveness, it’s essential to be patient and kind to yourself. Healing takes time, and each step forward, no matter how small, is a testament to your strength and resilience.
This 6-week course will focus on:
- Week 1 – Naming Your Losses:
- Identify your top 3 losses and their impact on your life.
- Reflect on when these losses occurred and how they changed you.
- Connect with companions for support.
- Week 2 – Feeling the Pain:
- Explore your anger, grief, and pain.
- Understand the grief process.
- Seek companionship for your journey.
- Week 3 – Getting in Touch with Your Anger:
- Journal about your feelings and beliefs regarding anger.
- Find supportive companions.
- Week 4 – Guilt and Identity:
- Begin reshaping your identity.
- Consider who you need to forgive.
- Seek understanding companionship.
- Week 5 – Remembering:
- Create a memorial for your losses.
- Decide who deserves your forgiveness.
- Seek support from understanding companions.
- Week 6 – What’s Down the Road:
- Embrace self-discovery.
- Find companions to share the journey.
We will be using the book LOSE, LOVE, LIVE by Dan Mosely.
Cost: $219.00
Important Information Before You Register
- Review our Cancellation Policy.
- Read and agree to the Disclaimer.
- Complete the Intake Form.
Save the date: next course is 2/6-3/16/25
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