This is where forgiveness comes in.  It is not something that anyone else can do for us, not our spouse, the boss or even the Pope.  Forgiveness is simply letting go, it is no more complicated and takes no time.  It may have to be done a hundred or even a thousand or more times when we have experienced deep hurt, still it is as simple as saying “I let go of all debt that I believe this person owes me.  In my mind the debt is paid.”  In doing this releasing, we free ourselves from the emotional ties we have used to bind ourselves to our perceived aggressor.  We free ourselves to get on with our lives. 

So forgiveness has nothing to do with condoning another’s actions, it is simple, it is quick and it is doable. 

Nor does forgiveness have anything to do with our religious beliefs; there is nothing particularly holy or honourable in it.  The ultimate purpose of forgiveness is to free our selves from the emotional baggage that keeps us from appreciating life in the moment. 

As emotional baggage is determined to be a leading cause of disease of all kinds, giving ourselves the gift of forgiveness today not only increases the quality of our lives immediately, it also improves our health for years to come.

So what does it take for you to let go?