Releasing Guilt and Forgiving People

Guilt, regret and sorrow can completely hinder you. Forgiveness is very powerful, and not only just forgiving others, but for ourselves. Guilt is very unconstructive and causes negativity and frustration. Make sure you forgive yourself for all mistakes, incomplete promises and unfulfilled commitments.

Forgiveness fosters growth in mind and in spirit. We have all been wounded during our life, just as we have, at one time or another, hurt someone else. Since we’re only human, we constantly make snap judgments and decisions that later we live to regret. It’s important that everyone tries to do the best they can at the time, even though it may not seem so.

Forgiveness of others isn’t easy, but necessary. Forgiveness enables us to be released from the pain of the past. It’s is an act of the spirit, a way to let go of the bitterness and indignation we’ve carried for too long.

Forgiving someone who’s hurt us doesn’t mean we’re excusing what he or she has done or let him or her hurt us again. It does mean that no matter how much we have suffered, we’re stopping the cycle of pain and guilt with forgiveness and release.

Uriel can help to release emotional toxins that can be healed by forgiving someone. You must be willing to exchange your pain for peace. He has been known to deal out karmic debts to teach us to learn from our mistakes. He helps with issues of stability, ancestral heritage, and prophecy.

Before you go to sleep at night you can say, “Uriel, please visit me in my sleep tonight to release this toxic situation.”

Forgiveness Exercise

People carry way too much metaphysical baggage with them through life. The guilt and hurt doesn’t serve you or the person you have an issue with. Don't be self-righteous and wait for an apology that's never going to come. By holding onto the anger and disappointment, you're putting your peace of mind in someone else's hands. 

To get rid of any guilt or forgiveness issues you haven’t had the courage to deal with, here’s a great tool! It takes about an hour or two but is very powerful.

Write a list of EVERYONE [and I mean everyone!] who’s ever hurt you in any way. Go all the way back to nursery school until today (your list can never be too long!). Don't forget to add yourself to the list!

Meditation to Release Guilt and Forgive Others

This will be a difficult meditation for some people; however, the peace of mind it will bring you will make it worth your time. If you find it difficult to let go of painful memories, you may want to do only parts at a time. Start with asking for forgiveness from others, then during another meditation, ask for self-forgiveness then the next time, forgive others.

Find a quiet place and sit or lie down comfortably. Don’t cross your legs or arms. Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of four. Hold it in for a count of four, exhale for a count of four, and hold for a count of four (this is called the four fold breath). As you do this, visualize all of the stress is leaving your body. Know that relaxation is very much a natural part of your being. If a distracting thought comes into your mind, just release it. Don't strain to keep thoughts from entering your mind; just release them on the next exhalation. Repeat this breathing technique 3 times then unconsciously continue breathing this way throughout the meditation. 

Tell your Ego-self to move toward your left shoulder. Let the Ego-self know that it’s only an observer during the meditation and know this is so. Ask your Angels, Guides and all that you desire to accompany you on this quest to release and forgive now.  Ask The Creator to send down a beam of protective white light. The Creator hears your request and in your mind’s eye you can immediately envision a beam of light coming down from the universe. Watch it surround you in a protective glow.

Now you are ready to release. Mentally say, "Archangel Uriel please come to me now and release me of all guilt and resentment and help me forgive anyone I feel has wronged me." Archangel Uriel is instantly by your side ready to assist.

Begin breathing gently into your heart, feel all the barriers and pain that you that you have carried because you have not forgiven, not yourself, not others. Feel the constricting feelings of the closed heart.

Mentally ask Archangel Uriel to help you open your heart. Feel your heart center opening to forgiveness.

Prepare to ask others for forgiveness. Tell Archangel Uriel, “There are many things I have done or said that have hurt and harmed others, betrayed or abandoned them, caused them suffering, purposely or accidentally, out of my own pain, fear, anger, and confusion. Show me, one by one, the ways I have hurt others”

Let Uriel show you, in your mind’s eye, how you have hurt others. See and feel the pain you have caused others because of your own fear and confusion. Feel and own your grief and remorse. Watch Uriel bring the image of each person in front of you and then say to them, "For anything I may have done, either purposely or accidentally, that caused you pain, I ask for your forgiveness. For any words that were said  out of thoughtlessness, anger, fear or confusion, I ask your forgiveness." Repeat for each person Uriel brings to you, one by one. After you have asked for forgiveness, bring everyone together and feel Uriel shower everyone in God's cleansing, sparkling white light. Watch any lingering issues float up to the light and disappear to be cleansed and transformed.

Your body may have tensed up during this remembering, focus on it again. Then take a few moments to feel your emotions and to let them go. Then focus on relaxing and being comfortable. Continue to breathe deeply and slowly. Ask Archangel Uriel to heal any tense or sore areas connected to these memories.

After relaxing for a few moments focus again on breathing into your heart.

Prepare to forgive yourself. Say, “Archangel Uriel there are many ways that I have betrayed, harmed, or abandoned myself through thought, word, or deed, knowingly or unknowingly. Show me, one by one, the ways I have hurt myself.”

Let Archangel Uriel show you the ways you’ve hurt or harmed yourself. Remember these times. Feel the unhappiness you have carried from these actions, and know that you can release these burdens, extending forgiveness to them one by one. Say, "I forgive myself. I forgive myself." After releasing all the burdens say, “For every time I have hurt myself through action or inaction, from fear, pain, and confusion. I now extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness. I forgive myself, I forgive myself.” Now see and feel Archangel Uriel shower you in white, sparkly, cleansing light. Watch any lingering issues float up to the light and disappear to be cleansed and transformed.

Your body may have tensed up during this remembering, focus on it again. Then take a few moments to feel your emotions and to let them go. Then focus on relaxing and being comfortable. Ask Archangel Uriel to heal any tense or sore areas connected to these memories.

After relaxing for a few moments focus again on breathing softly into your heart.

Prepare to forgive others. Say to Archangel Uriel, “There are many ways I have been wounded and hurt, abused and abandoned, by others in thought, word, or deed, knowingly or unknowingly.” Archangel Uriel will show you images, one by one. Feel the sorrow you have carried from this past wrongdoing and know that you can release yourself from this burden by extending forgiveness if your heart is ready.

Watch Uriel bring the image of each person you can ask for forgiveness in front of you and say, “I realize you have hurt or harmed me, out of fear, pain, thoughtlessness, confusion or anger, I see this now. To the extent that I am ready, I offer you forgiveness. I have carried this pain in my heart too long. For this reason, I offer you my forgiveness. I forgive you and release all karmic energy we have together in all directions of time.” Repeat for each person Uriel brings to you, one by one. After you have forgiven, bring everyone together and watch Uriel shower you in cleansing, sparkling white light. Watch any lingering issues float up to the light and disappear to be cleansed and transformed.  

Your body may have tensed up bringing these memories up, focus on your physical body again, breathing very slowly and deeply. Take a few moments to feel your emotions and to let them go. Then focus on relaxing and being comfortable. Ask Archangel Uriel to heal any tense or sore areas connected to these memories. After relaxing for a few moments focus again on breathing into your heart.

Feel the release and ask Archangel Uriel to fill up those empty spaces within yourself with God’s loving white light. Feel yourself filing up with this positive, radiant energy. Leave no open, empty spaces for the old angers and pain to return.

Now, in your mind’s eye, see Archangel Uriel, holding a heart-shaped gift box. This gift is etherically installed in your heart, serving as a reminder of his connection with you. The heart is a major portal for the flow of beauty and creativity, both outward and inward. This angelic "gift box" in your heart is where you will hold Uriel's energies of forgiveness, beauty, appreciation and creative expression.

Focus on grounding and centering yourself by picturing the roots from your feet into Mother Earth and breathing deeply and slowly.

Then slowly and gradually allow yourself to return to consciousness. Open your eyes.  

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   * The art used for the Archangel links are works by Peter Fich Christiansen who, as you can see, creates beautiful spiritual works of art along with his wife Birgitte who is also an accomplished spiritual artist. Their website is http://www.birgittefich.dk/index.php?pid=86