“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”
~ Lewis B. Smedes
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yes… forgiveness is the start of healing…
I agree. It is one of humanity’s greatest treasures.
Thank you for your comment, Bill.
Russ
I think it is harder to forgive when you are younger. Maybe we aren’t wise enough, or have too much passion.
I think that is often true. Perhaps it is because for most younger folks we hadn’t yet grown to fully love ourselves and become confident in who we are as individuals. One thing I have learned for certain is that no matter the age of the person going through it, the pain and sense of betrayal can feel terrible. It is even worse if one is going through it alone, without good friends who love them.
Russ
wisely spoken
Thank you, Bill. I am enjoying our communications.
Russ
me too.
Oh, I love this.
Me, too. Thank you, Andrea.
Russ
Brilliant quote.
Thank you, J.D. I agree. Mr. Smedes sure spoke wisely with this quote.
Russ
What a powerful quote! I love it.
Thank you for your comment, Diana. I have been the person in the cage and know how wonderful it feels to discover the freedom of forgiveness.
Russ
me too my friend…like an anvil coming off your chest – suddenly you can breathe freely.
Well said, Diana. Yes, and one can then focus on the present and leave the past behind.
Russ
so very true. I had to tweet that quote and it’s going into my collection of favourite quotes!
Cool!
Russ
Very profound.
That’s quite a compliment! Thank you, Patty.
Russ
I love all your quotes, they are all so applicable. Jen
Thank you, Jen. Welcome!
Russ