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Forgiveness Dialogue

Last night at Circle a friend said that she reached out this week, to a person who she had not talked to in years because of anger- and forgave her.

She said, "I've learned by this, that forgiveness doesn't mean that the other person is right, it means I'm free. She reached out to me three times before I decided it was time to reach back. Now it's as if the bitterness and hurt never happened--- and if we never meet again it's okay-- we don't need to now".

What do you think she meant?

Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:38 PM by Ms Claritynow
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# re: Forgiveness Dialogue @ Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:01 PM

Fawn,

When I'm friends with a person and anger comes up to disjoin the friendship, I typically let it be for as long as necessary.  Later I go back and look at what I did wrong...and what THEY did wrong.  I forgive myself for my errors.  Once done, I make sure I do what I can to offer peace.  That does not mean I am necessarily asking forgiveness...but sometimes offering it.  And I do not repeat myself unless I was wrong.  

I do not live in anger, for it binds us tighter than anything on this Earth.  It prevents us from using the truest gift that we all have....love.  

Thanks to you my friend.  


The Mathematician

# re: Forgiveness Dialogue @ Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:23 PM

Dear Fawn:

Heather is right ...anger binds us and that says it so well.  I don't have a problem with forgiving as I do that immediately but I am so aware of the hurt that lingers however and I don't forget easily.  I think when you can let go of both the anger and the need to be cautious then you truly win the prize..the one that sets you free from carrying around the burden of the pain.

Rosie

Rosalea

# re: Forgiveness Dialogue @ Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:28 AM

Dear Fawn,

When someone angers you something has been touched upon from both parties.  What I am learning on my journey is beyond forgiveness. The one step further, that the situation has been looked upon as an added flavor. That no matter what happened it was always intended for the highest good on some level. That each situation offers a experience for everyone involved. To forgive is Divine, yes?

Thanks Fawn for your words,
Much Love,
Donna

GIFTED11

# re: Forgiveness Dialogue @ Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:56 AM

Forgiveness without understanding lacks the depth of a true life reward.

Forgiveness is should not be handed out easily, but rather, with reflection, contemplation, and ownership.

Forgiveness that is neither earned nor asked for will be taken for granted.

The Mathematician

# re: Forgiveness Dialogue @ Friday, June 27, 2008 7:28 PM

You both are so awesome! Thanks for taking the time to comment here.

Ms Claritynow

# re: Forgiveness Dialogue @ Sunday, May 02, 2010 4:04 PM

Forgiveness is neccesary in order to be healthy.  Forgiveness can positively looked at as Gods blessing to become what he wants you to become and help teach others later.  Forgiveness is not easy but helps to understand we are not victoms and will help with letting go.  Forgiveness will let a person be at peace and live a good life.  Pray to forgive in Jesus name. Amen.

tmccurt

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