A Forgiveness Meditation
A Forgiveness Meditation: A Guided Meditation into the Heart
By Bill and Padme Nina Livingstone
Is There Someone You Need to Forgive?
Forgiving brings Peace to painful relationships
disagreements at work
family conflicts
regrets when a loved one dies
estranged siblings
difficult divorce
self-judgment and shame
Listen to Padme or Bill, as you find forgiveness towards another who caused you pain, ask forgiveness for pain you feel you have caused, and find forgiveness for self. It's a gentle, loving, healing journey.
Reviewed by Nunzio J. Valerie, Jr.
As reflected in the CD title, the theme of this meditation is Forgiveness, something that is relevant to each and every one of us. At some point in our lives, we all have someone we need to forgive, or someone we would like to forgive us.
The CD features two tracks; the first with Padme and the second with Bill, making it possible to choose whether a man or woman will guide you through the meditation. During the first portion, Padme effectively guides the listener into a very relaxed state. Integral to forgiveness is overcoming anger, and by the time the word “forgiveness” is introduced, both Livingstones have successfully helped you reach a very calm, peaceful state of mind and being, where overcoming anger seems possible. Throughout the meditation, you are asked to visualize the person who is the object of your forgiveness, and introduces love as the key ingredient in working through the process. Perspectives stressed are that forgiveness makes space in the heart for peace and for love, and that energy is required (and expended), holding onto anger.
This is an excellent CD with a very strong theme. I believe this would be a very beneficial meditation for anyone harboring anger or resentment that needs to be healed. This CD can be a very good tool in helping one deal with anger that has been longstanding, and in need of healing. I think, also, Padme’s meditation can be more beneficial with helping situations that are current, and could be a powerful way to “nip” anger in the bud, prevent situations from escalating or dragging out, and encourage forgiveness on many levels.
Reprinted with permission from Nature’s Wisdom Magazine, Early Spring 2004
“Forgiveness” Meditation CD by local practitioner
If you are new to the ways of improving health with meditation practices, there are a growing number of CDs available for personal, at home exploration.
Take the time to check your relationship with forgiveness with the Forgiveness Meditation CD by local energy practitioners Padme and Bill Livingstone.
Give yourself a half hour of quiet time and allow the gentle voices of Padme and Bill guide you through a series of reflections on your inner awareness. As this self reflection brings a quietness to your being, you are guided to feel how forgiveness feels.
The 20 minute journey with your inner senses guides you to gently feel your relationship, explore forgiving others, and to feel yourself asking for forgiveness.
You can choose to follow this guided imagery with a male or female voice or may just listen to both for a balanced journey.
If you’re having trouble getting started with your meditation practice, this can be a very worthwhile investment in your time and money.Reprinted with permission from New Health Digest, April 2004
-another review for Forgiveness CD
“This CD is a must-have for anyone seeking to forgive someone, or be forgiven by someone. It’s a must-have even if you don’t realize that you need forgiveness or need to forgive - that’s part of the magic shared by both Nina and Bill Livingstone.
Gently opening, and then guiding, the listener’s awareness settles in that place within the heart that stores old hurts and memories. Padme and Bill assist the listener to discover that certainly, there is something or someone we need to forgive, and/or someone we need to ask for forgiveness.
Utilizing their gentle and nurturing voices, both Padme and Bill Livingstone will take you on an incredible journey to the inner realms of the heart where yes, forgiveness and the resultant love and peacefulness reside and are possible.
Do not miss this incredible CD. Better yet, give yourself the gift of the entire set!”
Jo Lynne Gianvecchio-Valerie, Publisher of Nature’s Wisdom Magazine, Founder of The Natural Food Cupboard
This meditation CD is a powerful gift for anyone who desires inner healing and personal growth. Forgiveness DOES make space in the heart for peace!"
Sue Staropoli M.A.,Spiritual Director, Wellness Consultant
"It came in handy listening to someone tell a story. I was able to hold the space of compassion and forgiveness to both parties discussed."
a friend
"The CD is wonderful!....Both voices are rich and loving."
Deeane Bevin, Masters of Acupuncture
