A note from Sean
Many people try to skip to forgiveness. I’d say compassion comes first, and before compassion comes inquiry. What was their history? What were they carrying? Were they suffering in some way?
Try this today. Think of someone you had a small problem with. Ask those three questions about them. You don’t have to excuse anything they did. Then take one slow breath and notice what your chest does.
Keep going: Building Empathy and Forgiveness Practice.
This suits a grudge you are ready to look at. If the hurt was deep, or the memory brings grief or fear, start with a smaller one and go gently. Stop when you need to.
