Holding on to old grudges can be one of the most harmful things you can do to yourself. It restricts your energy flow and stops your happiness. Flip these grudges around by offering forgiveness instead of resentment or hatred.
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful ways to gain energy. Think of it as putting on an oxygen mask in a depressurized environment. At first it might feel awkward or even nerve-racking, but once the oxygen starts flowing, you feel alert, replenished, and free. Remind yourself of this power by telling yourself, I now have the energy and strength to create new thoughts and beliefs. See this mantra as a way to lift your energy either before or after you practice forgiveness. Without it, you may find yourself falling back into your old ways of seeing things.