The holidays bring a sense of warmth and festivity, but can also be a chaotic and stressful time. Nothing brings up people’s stuff like holidays…and family time. The holidays can be a particularly challenging time because of the associations and obligations we often face – buying gifts, receiving, making plans, attending work parties, spending time with family, loved ones who have departed. The holidays make us think more deeply and often times react more strongly.

Many of us are caught up in being hurt and trying to regain a sense of self that someone who has hurt us seems to have taken away. If this holiday season you are contemplating forgiving someone who has hurt you but you are afraid that doing so will leave you feeling weak and vulnerable. Consider this interpretation, that forgiveness is an act of strength, empowerment and self- love. It means that you value your peace of mind more than hanging onto a resentment.

If it yourself who you are contemplating forgiving….why not….go ahead; you will be a better friend, father, sister, brother or mother if you are spiritually well!

Love Your Hair,

Jane