The most important step in the forgiveness process is deciding to do it . Any time when there is pain, tension, or disease, physically, emotionally, mentally, or in relationships, the application of the forgiveness process and restoration of the flow of love can produce benefits. The second most important step is deciding to complete it, whether it is just one process or your whole forgiveness agenda.
Many people feel overwhelmed at first, but as they learn it step by step, they get quicker at it.
After a few faltering steps, children learn to walk. If you are reading this, you learned the letters of the alphabet, and how they form words and sentences. It seemed impossible at first, now you do it easily. We know we have to master the practise of love - independently of external conditions, independently of the past or present behaviour of others, if we are to reach our best potential as human beings. We know it is our responsibility to do this in the area and times where we find ourselves.