In Part 2 of our forgiveness series, Michael shares the transformative journey of Kate, his former client, as she navigates the intricate process of forgiving her mother. During this episode, Michael briefly recaps the initial steps covered in the previous episode, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, embracing anger, calculating costs, and determining the value of forgiveness and then guides you through the remaining of the process to help you find your way towards forgiveness. 

Key Highlights:

1. Finding Radical Empathy: Delve into an exploration of radical empathy. Michael guides Kate through understanding her mother's worldview, unraveling beliefs, cares, and justifications for her actions. Witness how empathy, not excusing actions, becomes a powerful tool for healing.

2. Rediscovering Worth: Uncover the profound impact of Kate's loss of self-worth due to her mother's words. Explore the loving kindness meditation that becomes a catalyst for Kate to rediscover her inherent goodness and embrace self-love.

3. Mourning Lost Futures: Understand the process of mourning the loss of envisioned relationships. Kate acknowledges the need to release the vision she had of her mother and embraces a future free from the constraints of past expectations.

4. Crafting a Vision: Join Kate in crafting a vision beyond traditional expectations. Discover the core values, emotions, and shifts necessary for her desired life. Witness the emergence of a powerful statement guiding her towards freedom.

5. The Liberation of Forgiveness: Experience Kate's decision to forgive and the profound impact it has on her freedom. Learn how forgiveness becomes detached from others' reactions, finding its value in personal liberation.

Guided Steps for Listeners: Michael leaves you with actionable steps from both episodes:

1. Share your story

2. Acknowledge anger

3. Calculate the costs

4. See the value

5. Foster empathy and understanding.

6. Recognize your worth and value.

7. Release the vision of what could have been.

8. Envision a future beyond grievances.

If you’d like to share your story of forgiveness or ask any questions, please send Michael an email at [email protected]

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