People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.
I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS LIBERATES THE VICTIM
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.
love is an act, endless forgiveness, tender look, becomes a habit
Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS IS THE ANSWER TO THE CHILD'S DREAM
When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.
forgiveness, present, compassion
