Let the Forgiveness Prayer Set You Free!
Guidelines
When you rise in the morning and before retiring at night, for at least 10–14 days, sit quietly with your eyes closed. Picture the Soul you wish to forgive, with a smiling, happy expression on their face. Then say the prayer below, out loud, to this Soul.
When to Stop
You will know when to cease saying this prayer when you experience a shift in your attitude towards this Soul. A sense of release may come as crying, laughter, or a lack of anger. This process takes 10 to 14 days for most people.
(Say the name of the soul), I forgive you for everything you've ever said or done to me in thought, word or deed that has caused me pain in this or any other lifetime, on all levels and in all dimensions. You are free and I am free!
And (insert Soul's name here), I ask that you forgive me for anything I have ever said or done to you in thought, word or deed in this or any other lifetime that has caused you pain. You are free and I am free!
Thank you, God/Creator/Universe, for this opportunity to forgive (say the Soul's name here) and to forgive myself.
Another change you may experience is a shift in the Soul's attitude toward you. They may be more friendly, less angry, or stop focusing on you. Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.
Ho’oponopono Prayer
“In common with other shamanic traditions, the Hawaiian tradition teaches that all life is connected. The Ho’oponopono prayer is, therefore, not only a way of healing ourselves, but others and our world as well.”
This forgiveness prayer focuses on repentance, forgiveness, gratitude, and love. Say these four powerful phrases, out loud or silently to yourself:
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
If you find yourself resisting this practice at first, know that this is natural, especially if you've got a lot of healing to do. After a few times, it gets easier. You might feel better right away, or feel your evolution like a slow melt into love.