Episode Transcript
[00:00:00] Speaker A: Yo yo yo. Self care oryxfam Riley Hart Here, your daily dose of unfiltered truth and self love advice. Because let's face it, navigating this chaotic world as a Gen Z human is kinda like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded.
And sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't figuring out what color goes where, it's letting go of all that baggage weighing us down.
Today, we're diving deep into forgiveness. Not just for other people, but also for ourselves.
I know, I know, sounds a little preaky, right?
Like something your grandma would tell you over tea and cookies. But trust me, this ain't your grandma's advice session.
We're talking real talk. The kind that cuts through the BS and gets straight to the point.
Ever feel like you're carrying around a backpack full of hurt feelings, grudges and past mistakes? Yeah, that feeling sucks.
Like truly soul crushing.
Holding onto all that anger and resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It's only hurting you in the long run.
Here's the Forgiveness isn't about condoning someone's actions or saying what they did was okay.
It's about releasing yourself from the chains of negativity that are holding you back.
It's about choosing peace over pain, freedom over anger, and growth over resentment. Think of it like this.
Holding onto a grudge is like clinging to a soggy life preserver in the middle of the ocean. You're just gonna sink faster.
Five things to keep in mind when you're practicing 1. Forgiveness isn't for them, it's for you. Let me repeat that.
Forgiveness is not about making things right between you and the other person.
It's about freeing yourself from the emotional prison they built around you.
Think of it like a mental detox, cleansing your soul of all the negativity that's been weighing you down.
D It's a process, not a switch.
There's no magic button to instantly erase past hurts. Forgiveness takes time, patience, and sometimes even professional help.
Don't beat yourself up if it doesn't happen overnight. Just keep showing up for yourself and taking those small steps forward.
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Acknowledge youe Feelings Bottling them up just makes things worse. Let yourself feel the anger, the hurt, the betrayal.
Don't try to suppress these emotions. Acknowledge them, process them, and then let them go.
Think of it like venting to your bestie. Get it all out in the open and then move on. 4.
Practice self compassion.
You made mistakes, you got hurt. You're human being. Forgiving starts with being kind to yourself.
Treat yourself with the same love and understanding that you would offer a good friend who's going through a tough time.
Remember, you deserve your own damn forgiveness.
5. Look for the Lesson. Every experience, even the painful ones, has something to teach us.
Instead of dwelling on the past, try to see it as an opportunity for growth. What can you learn from this situation?
How can you use it to become a stronger, wiser person?
Okay, picture this.
You're at your favorite cafe, scrolling through in SAO1B. You see that post?
That one about your ex with their new partner.
A wave of hurt washes over you and suddenly you're drowning in a sea of what ifs and why me's?
You're tempted to lash out, comment something snarky, or even slide into their DMs just to stir the pot.
But then you remember what we talked about today.
Forgiveness isn't about condoning their actions. It's about letting go of your own emotional baggage and moving forward with grace.
You take a deep breath, delete that nasty comment draft, and choose to focus on something positive like finally trying that Matcha Latt been eyeing.
See, it's not about being okay with what happened. It's about choosing peace over pain, freedom over resentment, and growth over bitterness.
You deserve that good life, unburdened by the weight of past hurts.
So here's your homework.
Think about something you need to forgive. Maybe someone who wronged you, a situation that left you feeling messed up, or even yourself for past mistakes.
Take a moment today to acknowledge those feelings and then consciously choose to let them go.
I promise it feels freaking amazing.
And don't forget to share your thoughts with me on TikTok. Tag self carerx and tell me what forgiveness means to you.
Don't forget to follow rate and share this podcast with your squad. Let's spread some self love and real talk vibes one episode at a time.
Until next time, stay wook, stay kind and keep healing.
[00:04:37] Speaker B: This podcast is created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful affirmations and positive messages just for you.
