Healing the physical body through forgiveness
by Robert Meagher on 04/02/16
During a recent study / discussion group I ask participants
if they noticed any change to their physical health and body as a result of
forgiveness—forgiving other people and forgiving themselves. The responses
ranged from the obvious to the miraculous.
Initial responses revealed how people felt an overall ‘sense
of relief’ from forgiving that was felt in the body as a relaxing sensation in
their chest. Some described this as a freeing of ‘space’ within their body and
an overall feeling of expansiveness.
A few people commented that the relief brought about by
forgiveness caused them to feel lighter. These people described the feeling as
a ‘light of foot’ or floating on air as they walked. They went on to explain
that the overall feeling of relief resulted in their bodies feeling lighter and
the sense of elation at releasing pent-up tension felt, at times, like overwhelming
joy that resulted in ‘walking on clouds.’
One person noticed over time, as result of practicing
forgiveness, that their body reacted differently to common colds and influenza.
They shared that bouts of colds and flus no longer had the intensity or
longevity they used to. Another person shared that they attributed their
journey with forgiveness as ridding themselves of long-held ailments and body
aches.
Could it be that the simple act of forgiveness can heal the
body? My own personal experience with forgiveness has shown me that such
possibilities exist. If you have a story to share about how forgiveness healed
your body, please share with me. With your permission, I may share it in future
newsletters.
Shanti, Namaste, Agapé,
