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Forgiveness is a form of surrendering from "summary" of Surrender by Bono

Forgiveness is not about forgetting or excusing the harm done to us. It is not about pretending that the pain inflicted upon us doesn't matter. Instead, forgiveness is a conscious decision to release ourselves from the burden of resentment and anger that we carry towards those who have wronged us. It is a choice to let go of the desire for revenge and to free ourselves from the chains of bitterness that bind us to the past. When we forgive, we are not condoning the actions of others or denying the harm they have caused. Rather, we are choosing to surrender our need for retribution and justice. We are relinquishing our grip on the pain and suffering that we have endured, and allowing ourselves to move forward with a sense of peace and liberation. In many ways, forgiveness is an act of surrender. It requires us to surrender our pride, our ego, and our sense of righteousness. It asks us to let go of our anger and resentment, and to release the hold that the past has on us. When we forgive, we are surren...
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