Embrace forgiveness for healing from "summary" of Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
Forgiveness is like a magic elixir that has the power to heal even the deepest wounds. When we hold onto grudges and resentment, we are only hurting ourselves. It's like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. In order to truly heal, we must learn to let go of our anger and bitterness. Forgiveness is not about excusing someone's actions or pretending that what they did was okay. It's about releasing ourselves from the chains of the past and giving ourselves the gift of freedom.
When we forgive, we are not saying that what the other person did was acceptable. We are simply choosing to no longer let their actions have power over us. We are taking back control of our own lives and refusing to be held hostage by our pain.
Forgiveness is not easy. It requires us to confront our own pain and vulnerability. It forces us to acknowledge that we have been hurt, and that the wounds run deep. But it is only through this process of acknowledging our pain that we can truly begin to heal.
By embracing forgiveness, we are choosing to let go of the past and make room for healing in our hearts. We are opening ourselves up to the possibility of a brighter future, free from the shackles of resentment.
Forgiveness is a process, and it may take time. But with patience and perseverance, we can learn to forgive and in doing so, we can find peace.
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