Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.
forgiveness, endless, relation
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
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
FORGIVENESS, ANGER VENTILATED OFTEN HURRIES
If there is something to pardon in everything, there is also something to condemn.
People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.
