FORGIVENESS
We all make many mistakes in life, however funnily enough, we only see the flaws/mistakes of others.
What causes us to see the negativity in others? When we see the negative in others, we are actually seeing the true colours of our own mind.
Most spiritually enlightened people only see the good in all. Even if they've had a fall out with someone, whether it be at home, work etc they would always make it work after.
The reason for this is the beautiful teachings of our beloved Guru. Our Guru tells us, if we don't know how to forgive, then we might as well not be a sikh. Guru Sahib Ji tells us in the last line of this post, that wherever forgiveness is, that's where God himself will reside. So basically, God resides in the heart of those who have forgiveness.
We are all guilty of falling out with others and then through our horrible egos and stubborn mindedness, we tend not to forgive them. Where will this stubbornness take us? What will we achieve? It just becomes more awkward between both parties and overtime, a petty fallout has been the cause of a breakup in a beautiful relationship. Fallouts usually tend to leave a crack in relationships forever, if not mended quick enough through one being humble and saving the relationship through forgiveness.
Everyone has an ego but this ego has to be controlled and used by us in whichever positive way we can use it. Ego should never be used in a negative way. It will always be hurtful to others, which is the same as hurting God himself, as every soul is God.
So if we have fallen out with someone, let's become the bigger, better and humbler person and forgive them and also forgive ourselves for not understanding the true meaning of love and life.
Forgiveness doesn't excuse the behaviour of others. Forgiveness makes us stronger, makes us respect ourself, makes us respect others, helps us find peace and most of all prevents the destroying of our own hearts. Forgiveness is the final form of love and it helps us to understand that we all make mistakes. So forgive others, if you would like to be forgiven by God and others.
Let's not let our egos get the better of us. Don't hold grudges, it only causes suffering within.
How would we feel, if we fell out with a loved one over something very trivial and they passed away without us speaking or forgiving one another?
Only meditation on the Naam washes the filth of this stubborn, egotistical mind.
"Jehaa lobh thehaa kaal hai, jehaa khimaa thehh aap."
Bhagat Kabeer Ji Says, "Kabeer, where there is spiritual wisdom, there is righteousness and Dharma. Where there is falsehood, there is sin. Where there is greed there is death. Where there is forgiveness, there is God himself."
Vaheguroo!
