An Apology to Yourself (Most Empowering Choice You Can Make for 2021)
I owe myself an apology.
For all the times I put up with shit I didn’t deserve.
For all the times I stayed in relationships that made me second guess my worth.
For all the times I believed the stories in my head that told me I am not enough, I’ll never make it or that I am unworthy of happiness and success.
For all the times I gave my power away, let others cross my boundaries and failed to act on what I KNEW was right.
“I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you”.
(Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian forgiveness prayer and ritual, powerful in transforming energy in situations that require healing).
It’s taken me a lot of years, a lot of work and a lot of courage to grow, let go and reach this point (and of course, there will always be more evolving to do).
But, the truth is, I wasn’t able to fully embody the love and spiritual self-esteem I now know, until I knew who it was I really needed to honour and revere.
And then I met her.
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Emma is our awesome “Personal Growth – Personal Development” section manager and also the manager of our “Inspiration – Motivation – Transformation” Newsletter. Emma is passionate about helping people achieve the goals they truly want and seek in life, and realize their dreams. There is nothing more exciting than writing about the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, and how to acquire them.