"Be an example ...
Show kindness to unkind people.
Forgive people who don't deserve it.
Love unconditionally.
Your actions always reflect who you are."
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Forgiveness seems to bring a deliberate ending to a relationship or a healing to a situation. This doesn't mean we accept or condone whoever or whatever needing absolution. It simply brings closure for us and offers the offender opportunity to become accountable for what had transpired.
There are those who thrive on conflict and drama. They continuously invest energy into scenarios unlikely to change. The essence shifts from being offended to who will win. No one wins. Everyone involved continues to suffer.
Minor slights or unintended damage occurs that are easily addressed and dismissed. Deep forgiveness, however, is needed for damage impacting our body, mind, and spirit. Without mercy, our emotions are doubled. Instead of using all of our energy to heal, it becomes splintered between ourselves and the offender, and allows the suffering to continue to grow. Our own behavior can become just as damaging or worse.
Peace will not visit us until we are ready to let go. When we reach a point where we are able to release the past, to place focus upon goodness, and move forward, judgment has been replaced by forgiveness. We will continue to be a reflection of our true nature.
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