Forgiveness Prayer

Grateful for What Was, Forgiving What Was Not

I forgive those whose hearts were not always open to mine, those who could not be there for me when I was grieving. Those who were not always kind or hurt my feelings knowingly or unknowingly. Those who did not care to know my pain – whether they could not or were not willing. Those who had no space or understanding to offer me in difficult moments.

Yet, I am very grateful to each of these persons for offering what they could, whether it was their own reflections or a kind word, or just being there as a simple human connection. Grateful for those hearts who had love and warmth, for hearts who shared their wisdom and light, and those who just had a kindness to offer. Grateful to myself for being my own best friend and being the beautiful soul that I have found myself to be. Grateful to Nature and the Divine that are ever present for me through joy and hardship of my life’s journey.

I ask forgiveness of any person I may have hurt knowingly or unknowingly, of anyone for whom I could not be present when they may have needed me. And I forgive myself for the times I was not around to love myself the way I am. Amen.