Forgiveness is a radical act of liberation. It sets us free from the pain and conflict that has been holding us. When we forgive ourselves for our mistakes, misdeeds, and missteps, we can actually learn and move into the freedom of being our mature selves. When we forgive others we change the stories we are telling ourselves and have the chance to move forward. Forgiveness does not mean allowing bad behavior to continue or having to pretend the pain didn’t happen. Forgiveness is hard won as are all freedoms. It’s a practice of spiritual and emotional mature to truly forgive. The good news is we are all forgiven by God and in this grace we work on our own ability to forgive.
-Eilidh
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