As I have previously mentioned in 2020 , I went through one of the hardest times of my life. Although it was necessary, it was tough and challenge is imperative because ig builds character, endurance and stamina. All of which have made a better me.

A part of that growth process was learning different ways of forgiveness that I didn’t know existed.

Here are 3 new ways of forgiveness that I have learned recently:

1. To forgive and still set a boundary.

In March 2021, I made a tough decision to leave the yoga industry after 8 years having taught. I was burned out, tired and done with all the drama and I’m grateful that I did because I am a lot healthier and feel more whole.

When I left, I decided to make a stand against the injustice that I felt against a particular yoga studio and I was betrayed by people who I had stood up for before, and that hurt the most.

As I moved forward, I had to remind myself to not take it so personally and ask God/Divine/Source for direction in healing and I found that in forgiveness.

2. To channel my anger into something progressive.

The Summer after I left teaching yoga, I was lost. I realized that a lot of who I was and what I identified with was yoga. But, I was so disappointed and disgusted with most people in that industry that it hurt when I remembered different memories over the many years.

I specifically remember listening to Kanye West’s Donda album and crying. Although I had hope for my future, I had to mourn the remnants of the career that I thought I had wanted and come to terms that I didn’t want to and would never teach again.

Although I was angry at some of the people I believed took away my chance to teach, betrayed me and used me, I channeled that into my future and took the lessons that I learned and made the best of it. My life is my life not in their hands.

3. It takes time.

Today, I can say that I have moved forward and am grateful for all the lessons but there was a time when it was hard to see. During those times, I was patient with myself and held on to the hope that I would heal and things would get better.

I hoped for the day that I would no longer be angry or have any resentment towards anyone I used to work with or for (when I taught yoga) and today, I am clear of any negativity to any of them.

As I proceed with my legal acts of justice against how I was treated, I can do so with a clear mind and heart. I can separate my anger and need for right to be done.