[Fruriourl]

i use a simple meditation process of visualizing my current self, my self at the age of occurance/issue, the presence of my higher self, the presence of source/god/universe and presence of the particular personality i need to forgive.

'open' a dialogue between first the younger you and the personality, then the current you and the personality--both with the intent to clear the air and really explain to each other what you were feeling at the time of the incident. thanks happystrings for the advice. i will definately give it a try.

i'm wondering though, since my mother and i are fairly close, if i should tell her how i felt way back then and let her know i forgive her. would this have the same result as doing the work internally.

it's funny because i'm pretty sure i have forgiven her and i understand why she did the things she did. i totally realize that these situations are there as catalyst for our growth. however, i guess there is still some resentment there that needs to be released.

i really recommend the lecture by nassim haramein at the rogue valley library of metaphysics (can be viewed on google videos) along with "the power of now" by ekhart tolle. amelie - i love tolle. i read his latest book first and am now reading the power of now. however, tolle's advice is to live fully in the present moment and not dwell on the past or the future. in order to heal any "wounds" or to practice true forgiveness, i think one definately needs to work on issues in the past in order to truly be at peace in the present moment.

i'll check out nassim's lecture.