Forgiveness is still, and quietly does nothing. It offends no aspect
of reality, nor seeks to twist it to appearances it likes. It merely
looks and waits and judges not. He who would forgive himself will
learn to welcome truth exactly as it is.
Forgiveness is a renunciation of negative affect and judgment, by
viewing the offender with compassion and love. It is a decision to
relinquish personal pursuit and punishment for the perpetrator of a
perceived injustice, taking action on that decision and experiencing
the emotional relief that follows. This does not mean that forgiveness
does not require that there be no penalty for a wrongdoing – in other
words: to forgive does not mean to absolve.
Forgiveness is completely letting go of the past, its pain, anger and
grief. Forgiveness is operating in the here and now, where the event
is no longer occurring and starts in the heart with understanding,
acceptance of that truth and is followed by healing actions.
Forgive yourself for all the things you think you have done wrong.
Accept that others may not have the same beliefs and values as you and
honour them in their belief system with no blame or judgment on your
part. They have a right to their opinion as do you.
Forgiveness is a personal choice. Choose to be who you desire to be
and allow others to do the same without prejudice or intolerance.
Quotes:
How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself – Publilius Syrus
Forgiveness is not an occasional act: it is an attitude – Martin
Luther King Jr.
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner
was you – Lewis B. Smedes
To err is human, to forgive is divine – Alexander Pope
We may not know how to forgive, and we may not want to forgive but the
very fact that we say we are willing to forgive begins the healing
process. – Louise Hay
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