Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.
People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.
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Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.
FORGIVENESS, ENDLESS CYCLE OF RESENTMENT AND RETALIATION
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
It is very east to forgive others their mistakes it takes more grit and gumption to forgive them for having witnessed your own.