Every morning I wake and before I get out of bed, I recite this mantra in my head.
“I love you. Please forgive me. Thank you. I’m sorry.”
Now, I know this may seem silly for some, but for me, I’m setting my intentions for the day.
I first say, “I love you.”
Here, I’m expressing my unconditional love to the Creator. It’s the first thing that I hear in the morning, love. What an amazing feeling it is to be loved and to love back. For so many years I searched this earth to find love when all I need to do is stop and receive it.
The second part is “Please forgive me.”
Not only am I asking for forgiveness for the things I have done in the past, but asking God for forgiveness for the things I will do. There are so many times in life when we think we have it all figured out. Like, “Oh yeah, I got this!” That’s when God is like “Okay, let’s see if you got it. Let’s see if you are who you say you are.” That’s always when it hits you. God and I both know I’m not perfect. I’m going to make mistakes, and I’m going to fail! And, that’s okay!
This is why I say, “Thank you” next.
I love when God gives me challenges! Sure, I may not fully understand what these problems are trying to teach me at the time, but I always remind myself that these lessons are molding me into the spiritual warrior that I was created to be. I choose to see the bigger picture. Like a vulture soaring in the sky, I raise my perspective and let Spirit guide me, not wasting a drop of energy. The more I grow spiritually, the more I begin to see that everything is connected. Every little thing has a purpose. Every little thing has meaning.
The last thing I say is, “I’m sorry.”
This statement always chokes me up. It is for everyone I have ever hurt or caused pain to. I’m still working on this one, healing all those internal wounds. It’s the only thing I know how to do.
So, why do I tell you all this? It’s because I want people to know the real me. I want to take down the walls that I have put up over the years. I don’t need it anymore! I choose not to let fear rule my life. I’m not scared, for “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17). I have a different shield that protects me now, one that is invincible!
So, sure, people my laugh and judge me, but all I can say is…
“I love you. Please forgive me. Thank you. I’m sorry.”
Love,
Chandler
