Many people are fortunate to have a close relationship with their Mum this post is for those who don’t…
You are not alone.
Here’s the thing whether you are realize it or not how you feel about your Mum will directly impact your life and your relationships, so how about using this Mothers day to let go of any anger and resentment and forgive?
Why should you?
After all she’s not been a good Mum, she hasn’t been there for you, maybe she neglected you, abuses substances, physically or mentally abused you, talks down to you, insults you and makes you feel not good enough.
She may or may not be part of your life, however to let go and forgive her will be a huge burden off your shoulders and your world will feel lighter when you forgive; you no longer let experiences from your past impact you in a negative way in the present and future.
You don’t need an apology to forgive. You already have everything you need to start the process and to embrace forgiveness.
So how do you forgive? By showing empathy, understanding and having an open heart seeking to feel love.
10 Tips To Forgive Your Mom This Mothers Day
1) Recognize that you can never say that you would never do what she did, because you are not your Mum and you have not led her life
2) Try to understand how the experiences in her life and with her own mother shaped her actions and choices
3) Acknowledge that every one makes mistakes, none of us are perfect
4) Try to remember at least one happy memory or one kind thing she did for you even if it is small, hold and cherish that moment
5) Wholly accept her for who she is, whether you deem her a nice person or not
6) Don’t try and reason her behaviour with her, you won’t get the answers you’re seeking
7) Know that harbouring resentment and anger will be impacting negatively on your life, so by letting go and not dwelling on the past you will wholly open your heart to love and happiness
8) Don’t expect anything from her (emotionally or otherwise), then you won’t feel let down
9) Spend time with her on your terms, and only as much as you can emotionally handle
10) Consistently show love and kindness even if it is not reciprocated or isn’t reciprocated in the way you would like
Successful relationships boil down to certain foundations being in place and this is a key one of them. Could your troubled relationship or memory of your Mom be holding you back from finding love and happiness?
Regardless of your relationship status this doing the above will increase your well-being and have a positive impact on your life and relationships with others including your dating.