Apologize Yourself to Freedom

As we near the end of the year and contemplate the experiences we are grateful for - whether they brought us learned lessons or plain joy – it is also meaningful to inquire into if there is one or more people whom we owe an apology.

It serves our personal dissolution and thus also our spiritual evolution to say “I am sorry.” Because when we act less than ideal towards someone – we are tied to this person - through an energy in our body - which blocks part of the Light from coming through us. The blocking energy could be pride, or denial, or some fear related to feeling small, wrong, weak or stupid or not being liked if admitting wrong doing.

The work of transcending ego sometimes requires a willingness to clean our laundry in public – or at least in front of the person we wronged - and that might feel uncomfortable for a brief moment – but the result of exposing the Truth – is Freedom – and an increasingly clear body through which Love can shine.

It does not matter if the person you have wronged is able or willing to forgive you. The act of sincerely extending an apology is enough to burn your own Light blocks. It does not even matter if the person you owe an apology is present or alive. It is your own heartfelt expression of regret that matters. If the person you wronged is unable or unwilling to be present with you – you can close your eyes and bring your memory of that person’s essence to your awareness - and then express your regret. It can be short and simple as long as it is genuine. And if you still do not feel released – seek help from a therapist. Preferably a spiritually oriented therapist.

If someone else wants an apology from us - but we do not agree that they need or deserve it – we are also tied to this person with a Light blocking energy. Our disagreement makes no difference. The bottom line is that if our life intent is to support other human beings – and whatever we did or did not do – from THEIR perspective - made them feel wronged– then only the act of extending a SINCERE apology - can bring us both Freedom. You don’t have to agree – you just have to see and empathize with the other person’s perspective – and apologize.

If your primary life goal is to use everything that comes your way - as a gift on the path to Enlightenment. Then apologizing should not be too difficult – because you are willing – most likely even excited - to do anything and everything it takes to transcend your ego. It is not enough to awaken to what we are – we must also clear everything that makes up the ego body – in order for our awakening to continue maturing and reach ever increasing levels of Freedom.

So this holiday – give the gift of an apology. It is both free and freeing!