Forgiveness

Forgiveness is an interesting topic.

It has come up frequently in recent sessions, and over the years it has been one of the most common themes I’ve witnessed while assisting individuals during their transition to the other side.

Many people ask about forgiveness.

They wonder if they have done enough.

They wonder if they will be judged.

They wonder if they need to make peace with every mistake they have ever made.

What I have observed is something very different from what many expect.

Judgment is not a thing when you die.

The harsh criticism, the shame, the blame, the endless scorekeeping that humans often carry—those things belong to the earthly experience.

The other side does not seem concerned with punishment.

It is not waiting to condemn you.

What I have witnessed is an overwhelming presence of understanding, compassion, and love.

Forgiveness is an Earth lesson.

Not because the Divine requires it, but because holding resentment creates suffering while we are here.

The one most impacted by unforgiveness is often the one carrying it.

Forgiveness does not mean what happened was right.

It does not mean you approve of the actions of another.

It simply means you are no longer willing to allow the past to occupy space within your heart.

On the other side, there appears to be a profound understanding of the human journey.

Souls see more clearly.

They see the wounds behind the actions.

The fears behind the choices.

The lessons hidden within the challenges.

There is a level of compassion that transcends human judgment.

Perhaps forgiveness is not about setting someone else free.

Perhaps it is about setting yourself free.

Free to love again.

Free to trust again.

Free to live without carrying the weight of yesterday.

The more I witness life, death, and the space between, the more I am convinced that love—not judgment—is the true nature of our existence.

And maybe the greatest forgiveness we can offer is the forgiveness we extend to ourselves.

-Nicole Ashton

Energy Healing by Design