Is There Any Power in Forgiveness?

 

Terrence Howard
When you forgive, you're not saying what happened was ok -  you're saying that you're choosing to move forward. It's not about pretending the hurt didn't happen or letting someone off the hook. 

It's about freeing yourself from the pain and anger that keeps you trapped. It doesn't mean you have to forget or even reconcile with the person who hurt you. Think of forgiveness as a gift you give to yourself.

 It's like taking a deep breath after holding it in for so long. When you hold onto those negative feelings, they can consume your thoughts and emotions, preventing you from truly moving forward and finding peace. It's simply a way to release the hold that past hurt has on your present and future.


 By forgiving, you create space for healing and open the door to new possibilities and positive experiences. It's a journey and it's okay to take your time with it. It's a way of saying, "I deserve to be happy and whole, regardless of what has been done to me." 

It changes everything, not just for you, but for everyone around you, because it opens up space for compassion and understanding to grow. You deserve  to feel light, happy, and unburdened by the past. Because in reality you haven't met all the people that are going to love you unconditionally, and those people don't want to meet a vengeful and resentful person. 


This is the power of forgiveness.


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