50 Positive Affirmations To Forgive Yourself and Others

Forgiving yourself or another person can be difficult. Sometimes forgiving someone may be easy, but often you may struggle with letting go of wrongdoings and forgiving another. Holding onto bitterness towards another only hurts you and prevents you from moving forward. Instead of allowing yourself to let go of the past and move forward by practicing forgiveness, you might keep yourself trapped in a cycle of bitterness and negative energy. Being unable to forgive does nothing beneficial for you and only hurts you. By not forgiving, you keep yourself from moving forward and allow the person that hurt you to still have control over your emotions, even if they are not presently in your life anymore.

Practicing positive affirmations allows you take responsibility for your own feelings. Forgiveness happens in your mind and doesn’t need to involve other people involved. You can forgive quietly within your heart and allow yourself to release the pain and negative emotions that have been holding you back.

Remember that affirmations are best used repeatedly. If the wording of the affirmations doesn’t quite match how you feel, then feel free to change the phrases so that they are applicable to your life. Try using affirmations that apply to your life every day and if you stay committed, you will notice the positive impact from using affirmations daily. As you make using positive affirmations a habit, you will start to notice that it will be much easier to forgive yourself and others. You can spend more energy into moving forward than feeling resentful.

1. Forgiveness is a choice.
2. I choose to forgive so that I can move forward.
3. I release the anger that controls my life.
4. I live only in the present. The past is gone.
5. I forgive myself
6. I can heal my wounds with forgiveness.
7. I forgive you.
8. I am capable of moving beyond my weaknesses.
9. I will practice compassion and understanding.
10. I release the past.
11. I am worthy of peace.
12. I have compassion for myself and others.
13. I acknowledge my faults and forgive myself.
14. Forgiveness makes me feel empowered.
15. I can only move forward by letting go of the past.
16. As I forgive myself, forgiving others becomes easier.
17. I am free from resentment.
18. I live the best life that I can right now.
19. Through forgiveness, I can learn and grow from my mistakes.
20. I forgive myself one day at a time.
21. Forgiveness gives me freedom.
22. I choose love and forgiveness.
23. I have a compassionate and forgiving nature.
24. I become more patient by forgiving myself and others.
25. I grow through forgiveness.
26. I can and will heal from my past.
27. I have the freedom of choice.
28. I release all my doubts and fears.
29. I let go of negative patterns and habits.
30. I am ready to be healed.
31. I am free from my own shame and guilt.
32. Forgiveness allows me to let go of negative energy and thoughts.
33. I set myself free by forgiving myself and others.
34. As I forgive myself, I forgive others.
35. The past does not determine my future.
36. I have the courage to heal.
37. I refuse to be a victim anymore.
38. I am free of anger and feelings of unworthiness.
39. I cleanse my soul through the act of forgiveness.
40. I can help others by learning to forgive.
41. I forgive my parents for any wrongdoings that they did unknowingly to me. My parents did the best that they could for me.
42. Each day provides new opportunities.
43. I trust in the universe.
44. I am safe.
45. I am loved, loving and lovable.
46. I forgive those who have harmed me in the past.
47. I am grateful and content in my life.
48. I love all of who I am.
49. I live joyfully in the present.
50. Forgiveness is a gift to myself.