The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.
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
We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not it takes a very strong person to forgive.
FORGIVENESS, WE THINK THAT FORGIVENESS IS WEAKNESS
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES
Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.
mistakes, courage, forgiveness, forgivable
People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.