In spiritual terms, we each carry the consequences of our actions. Therefore, if you find yourself on the receiving end of another person’s actions, their transgressions belong to them, there would be no need for you to own and carry their guilt.
Understanding 'Spirituality'
For those who understand spirituality, you will know it’s nothing more than getting in touch with your inner self, through spending time in nature, quiet reflection and meditation, anything that helps you bring about inner peace.
The 'Shack'
A film I have watched called the ‘Shack,’ takes the viewer on a ‘spiritual journey.’ The story, based on a father’s uplifting spiritual journey, after suffering a family tragedy, spirals into fits of depression as he struggles to come to terms with the death of his daughter, causing him to feel guilty and to question his innermost beliefs.
Through his ‘spiritual journey’ he came to understand the concept of ‘spirituality’ and why it was okay to let go of his guilt. The film also questioned and looked at the intricacies of relationships, and why they may cause pain. It shone a light on our misgivings and why our choices can lead to us feeling guilty about the decisions we make, and why we may continue to carry that guilt.
Not all our experiences are down to us
The spiritual understanding is that not everything we go on to experience is down to us, that where others are instrumental in where we find ourselves that is down to them. Their transgressions are for them to own and take responsibility for.
I understood the film because I am 100% ‘spiritual’ and have been following its practices since I was a little girl. For anyone who doesn’t understand 'spiritual teachings,' the film initially might be hard to grasp. For anyone who understands intuition and who is insightful, this film is bang on point.
The film showed that being spiritual can't protect you from loss and evil. It's something we all have to grapple with, no matter how spiritual we are. Loss can't always be helped, we will lose loved ones, but evil is always something intended and that can be changed.
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Most of my life has been spent carrying other people's guilt and it repeatedly crushed me. It's no wonder I kept getting back into the same type of relationships over and over.
The way that I was raised I was made to believe that I deserved to be treated badly, even when I wasn't the one who was doing the wrong things.
I'm not a 100% sure of what I believe in, but I can't believe that anyone deserves to be treated the way I was.
A few years ago and once my parents passed away, I decided to let go of all of the guilt, and I have been trying very hard not to look back.
Thanks Randy. I'm pleased once your parents passed, you decided to let go of the guilt.
It helps and paves the way to mental and emotional freedom. My spiritual beliefs have helped me come to terms with a lot of my own experiences.
What's important is coming through those times and letting go. I agree with you, that no one deserves to be treat badly.
Glad you've come through your experiences, to tell your tale.