Roberto Assagioli said "Without forgiveness, life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation." So sad...but so true. It takes a strong centered loving person to forgive, to understand that in forgiving I lift the burden of resentment off of my own shoulders. Forgiveness begins when I can remember those who hurt me in some way and wish good things for them.
In Obama's eulogy for Kennedy he said, "We should live our lives ..with purpose, love, and joy. Show those we love that we care about them. Treat others with kindness and respect." Yes, I try to do that always. I do not always succeed. Maybe I should need start by forgiving myself.
That is a good place to start.
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