For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Forgiveness really is so misunderstood, as well as the power it can release in an individual.
When people realize that they have been forgiven of everything, it becomes a little bit easier for them to forgive others.
A lot of times, people feel that if they forgive the person who hurt them, then they will continue to take advantage of them or not take responsibility for what they did wrong.
I find forgiveness to be really healthy.
If you haven't forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others.
On a level of simple personal survival, understanding and forgiveness are crucial... whether in an intimate personal relationship or on a global level.
It's important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it's a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation.
People can forgive each other.
Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.
The world can forgive practically anything except people who mind their own business.