Forgiveness

I forgive you. How many times have you actually said or received that from someone? I hear and have given "implied forgiveness" quite a bit. Things like: it's okay, forget about it, water under the bridge, no worries, etc....

But what about when the wounds go deeper and resentment or anger has developed? These resentments use up a lot of our energy and make us miserable.

I think one of our basic human desires is to be content on a regular basis. Who wants to carry resentment and anger around with them? But sometimes letting it go seems impossible.

Forgiveness is the cure for resentment, and the gift of forgiveness is humility.

The key is, getting to a place where the concept of forgiveness goes from an intellectual understanding, to a heart felt desire. This in itself can seem incomprehensible.....But it can be done. Consistently going within and asking for a change in perspective, will over time (or for the lucky few, all at once) change our perspective on forgiveness and we will begin to feel it.

Humility then comes with the knowing that we are all human and that we are all struggling with our own demons. Some people have what seem to be, scarier and stronger demons. Or perhaps they have less faith and courage. Who knows? But if we find a place of compassion, as opposed to resentment and judgment for them and their shortcomings, maybe we will receive the same grace when our faults are exposed.....as they surely will be from time to time.

So for now I will continue to go within and ask for this change in perspective until I can feel it move from my head to my heart.

much love,
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