What is Forgiveness?

JinxdGirl · 08-01-2010, 02:47 PM

I forgave and forgive..
because if I didn't and don't, you win.
because I refuse to care enough about you to hold on to hate and ill-will.
because you took too many of my years and I'm taking what's left for me.

AtLast · 08-01-2010, 03:02 PM

What is forgiveness....

For me is is human growth, peace of mind and detoxification in my life. To harbor resentment only blocks my being able to attain balance. I just won't allow those that have trangressed against me any more of my time or emotional energy. Rather give this to others that have character and practice integrity.

Corkey · 08-01-2010, 03:04 PM

Forgiveness isn't something you give to another, it is something you allow yourself to partake.

Laerkin · 08-01-2010, 03:04 PM

What a powerful thread. I feel so inspired by many of these words.

I had to chew for awhile...

Forgiveness is healing, acceptance, compassion.

Forgiveness is surrendering to things outside of your control to allow room for growth and movement forward.

Forgiveness is hard and painful sometimes, but the only way to release yourself from a situation and learn from it.

Forgiveness is more about the heart than the mind, like a salve for the soul.

Forgiveness is something I strive to give easily because I hope others will grant me the room to make mistakes and forgive me my wrongs.

08-01-2010, 03:04 PM	#3
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08-01-2010, 02:47 PM	#1
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AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	What is forgiveness.... For me is is human growth, peace of mind and detoxification in my life. To harbor resentment only blocks my being able to attain balance. I just won't allow those that have trangressed against me any more of my time or emotional energy. Rather give this to others that have character and practice integrity.

08-01-2010, 03:04 PM	#4
Laerkin Member How Do You Identify?: Girlie with a touch of bossy Preferred Pronoun?: She, but not hung up on the details Relationship Status: Parenting our furry family with SmoothButch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 385 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 772 Thanked 963 Times in 257 Posts Rep Power: 4366972	What a powerful thread. I feel so inspired by many of these words. I had to chew for awhile... Forgiveness is healing, acceptance, compassion. Forgiveness is surrendering to things outside of your control to allow room for growth and movement forward. Forgiveness is hard and painful sometimes, but the only way to release yourself from a situation and learn from it. Forgiveness is more about the heart than the mind, like a salve for the soul. Forgiveness is something I strive to give easily because I hope others will grant me the room to make mistakes and forgive me my wrongs.