Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.
It's important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it's a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation.
If you haven't forgiven someone, it does not hurt that person. They're sleeping at night. You're holding onto that, and all the damage is being done to you internally.
Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.
There are some hurts that we experience that can be forgiven but we won't forget them.
I find forgiveness to be really healthy.
When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.
Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on.
Asking for forgiveness is just one of the most painful kind of experiences.