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Forgiveness is a sign of strength from "summary" of Dare to Forgive by Edward M. Hallowell
Forgiveness is a sign of strength. It is not a sign of weakness or a lack of self-respect. In fact, it takes a great deal of courage and inner strength to forgive someone who has wronged you. It is easy to hold onto anger and resentment, to let it fester inside of you like a poison. But true strength lies in letting go of those negative emotions, in releasing yourself from the burden of carrying around that heavy weight. When you forgive someone, you are not saying that what they did was okay. You are not excusing their behavior or letting them off the hook. Instead, you are choosing to free yourself from the pain and bitterness that comes with holding onto a grudge. You are choosing to move forward with your life, to let go of the past and make room for healing and growth. For...
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