Thursday, March 8, 2007
The power of forgiveness
Inflicting pain on someone else cannot do anything to ease
your own pain. When you have been hurt, there is nothing to
be gained by passing the hurt on to another.
When others have caused you pain, give forgiveness. Sincere
forgiveness is the fastest way to begin moving positively
forward again.
Forgiveness does not mean that you agree with or condone
whatever has been done. It means that you no longer choose
to let those past actions hold you back.
Your willingness to forgive does not mean that you are
willing to be hurt again. In fact, forgiveness frees you to
take positive steps that will make you stronger and much
less vulnerable.
When you feel the desire for revenge, stop and remind
yourself that there is a much more powerful response.
Forgiveness is the way to put yourself in the best possible
position.
Can you find the strength to forgive? Forgive, and you will
surely grow stronger.
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