Humans ‘claim’ that they are capable of forgiving. I convey that with trepidation because forgiving someone for an assault on one’s emotions can be irreparable. While understanding that some deeds cannot be repaired, how can one truly forgive? Some say it is a radical decision to do so. I agree. It is a brave and humble decision too. Bold humility is what we have to attain to fully forgive. Therefore, making the concept of forgiveness a bit more complex. To be humble one has to open him/herself up to the pain. To be humble one has to become vulnerable…again. Control has to be relinquished. So, if you have forgiven, really think about if you ‘made’ yourself humble in the process.This woman left her pain behind, embraced humility, and then forgave:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/34934093#34934093
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Brian E. Payne sharing a Touch.
Reader Response:
ReplyDeleteI love this part in article.
“Does that mean he’s not coming back?”
Judah put his hand on the other child’s shoulder. “Yes, but it’s O.K.,” he said. “I’m alive. You’re alive. Want to play?”
Sometimes forgiveness is correcting our own perception of how we think events should have played out. Quote, is if he left me, then I'm implying that it would have been better if he stayed and what do I know? I am of the knowledge now as Judah said when people come in and out of my life, "It’s O.K., I’m alive. You’re alive. Want to play?”
-Freedom : )