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 ...
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