(How to Keep that Honeymoon Feeling)
thinking about how they wronged you. Instead of thinking about them, you start
thinking about how you can make your own life better.
Clean your side of the street. It does not really matter whether they reciprocate
or not. The important thing is that you say what you need to say and forgive
them. Apologize to them for holding onto anger and bitterness towards them.
Apologize for how your feelings might have hurt your relationship with that
person. Give them a call. If they have passed away, then write them a letter.
Forgiveness is about your feelings, attitude, and beliefs. Their actions and
words do not have to control your feelings, attitude and beliefs. When their
words and actions don’t control your feelings, attitude and beliefs – that’s when
you will know that you have forgiven them.
Don’t let these people live rent-free inside your head. When you release the
person who wronged you, you will be free of their continuous influence over
your life. Stop holding them hostage in the prison of your mind.
As long as you are living each day with these events of the past, you cannot live
fully in the present.
In fact, so long as you are holding other people responsible for your problems,
you will not have the power to take charge of your own life and make it better.
By believing that you are a victim, you give all the power to improve your life to
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