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Old 06-01-2011, 07:08 AM
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Jeep08
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Thanks great words

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Originally Posted by TakingCharge999 View Post
Reasons to forgive others or ourselves.

1. Forgiveness does not mean that you condone the action.

2. Forgiveness means regaining a sense of wholeness and peace.

3. To withhold Forgiveness, means you continue to remain the victim.

4. When you Forgive, you do it for yourself, not for the other person.

5. Forgiveness means focusing your energy on the healing, not the hurtful action.

6. Compassion leads us to Forgiveness.

7. Healthy relationships need Forgiveness.

8. To be present and available, you need to heal the hurt from the past, and Forgive.

9. Forgiveness allows you to move on with your life.

10. Forgiveness lifts anxiety and depression.

11. Forgiveness means restoring yourself to basic goodness and health.

12. Forgiveness can enhance your self-esteem and give you hope.

13. Forgiveness allows us to restore faith in yourself.

14. Forgiveness is a journey and does mean that you will forget, but you can still forgive.

15. Forgiveness means we give up resentment, revenge and obsession.

16. Forgiveness allows us the freedom to begin many new and healthy life choices.

17. Forgiveness allows us to let go of the past hurts, as well as confusion.

18. Forgiveness does not mean you must continue a relationship with someone causing you harm.

19. Forgiveness allows us to let go and detach with love.

20. Forgiveness keeps ourselves in the flow of good.

21. No one benefits more from Forgiveness that the one who Forgives.

22. Forgiveness is the key to our happiness.

23. Forgiveness helps us make peace with the past.

24. Forgiveness helps us create a new future.

25. Forgiveness is a gift that one gives another.

26. Forgiveness helps us on our path to serenity.

“…ultimately, forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. Bitterness and anger imprison you emotionally. Forgiveness sets you free”~ Victor Parachin



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