Good Afternoon - Lynn here.
Popping in to say hi, wishing you a happy Easter if you're celebrating, sharing a short story from the tennis court, and an energy tip for your week ahead.
I had a moment on the tennis court this week. Let's just say it wasn't my finest hour. A friendly game gone bad. Things got a little heated during a match, as they do when people are invested in winning.
Sometimes, it's hard to distinguish between friendly competition and aggressive behavior. Everyone has their own idea of what's acceptable on the court. But when my partner came close to getting smacked in the face, I called it quits.
I stormed off the court in a fit of frustration and swore I'd never play with her again. In hindsight, it was dramatic. I let my emotions get the best of me.
Everyone felt uneasy after I abruptly left the game, and it was an uncomfortable situation all around.
And that brings me to my energy tip for the week: Forgiveness.
Following my outburst on the court, my emotions were all over the place. I felt a mixture of shame for my behavior and blame towards my opponent for her actions. We had both hurt each other.
I needed to release the negative energy that was consuming me, I realized leaning into forgiveness was the only way to go.
When we feel uneasy towards others or ourselves, forgiving is a powerful way to clear negative energy from our mind and body.
In preparing for this week’s energy topic, I came across some research I had done in honor of Martin Luther King's birthday about the power of forgiveness.
The clearest message that Dr. King preached that caught my attention was this:
"There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”
This quote reminds me that no one is completely good or bad. We all make mistakes, but at the same time, we all have positive qualities.
Recognizing the good in others, even those who may have wronged us, can help us move toward forgiveness and reconciliation.
I practiced one of my favorite Hawaiian forgiveness prayers, also known as Ho'oponopono. It’s a mantra that goes like this:
I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.
The practice involves recognizing one's part in a situation, apologizing for any wrongdoing, and forgiving others. It stresses the importance of owning up to one's actions and resolving conflicts through forgiveness and understanding.
The ultimate goal is to bring, peace, harmony and balance into our relationships.
Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoy your day.
Love + Wellness to you,
Xo
Lynn
