By Miriam O. Ezenwa, PhD, RN, FAAN

Greetings, my people! Here is a question for us to consider.

How many times must you forgive someone? You must forgive those who offended you 70 x 7 as the Bible says. Forgive them for judging you wrongly, projecting their fears on you, hijacking your opportunities due to envy, and laughing with their teeth in your presence and stabbing you in the back as soon as you turn around.

You forgive not because you accept that your offenders were right to hurt you. You forgive, so that you not hurt yourself with the negative energies of unforgiveness. You forgive because it is good for your physical, mental, and spiritual health. You forgive because the spirit of unforgiveness is a joy killer, a love killer, and a dream killer.

How many times must you forgive yourself?

You must forgive yourself 560 times, that is, 80 x 7 because the Bible says, “The sum of our years is 70 and if you are strong 80. I wish you strength to live for, at least, 80 years.

For what offense must you forgive yourself?

You must forgive yourself for not believing in your dreams

You must forgive yourself for allowing shiny objects, which are nothing more than others’ dreams, distract you

You must forgive yourself for not taking that critical step that would have taken you higher

You must forgive yourself for letting fear of the unknown swallow your greatest asset — free will —the God-given freedom to pursue your dreams, manifest your innermost desires, and step into your greatness.

I was guilty of losing my free will within the identity of others in my life

I was guilty of giving up my free will in the face of adversities.

Now, I say, “No More!”

I am willing to reclaim my free will

I am willing to purse my vision and live my dreams aloud

I am willing to step into my greatness

Are you willing to do the same and come with me on this journey?

I wish you strength, always!

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