Suggestion Bachs, Forgiveness Quote & Thought

Posted on July 10, 2013 by russtowne

(Source: George Takei’s photo)

“Forgiveness doesn’t change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” (Source: Online Wellness Network)

I believe that forgiveness can also make the present more beautiful.

Love,
Russ

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5 Responses to Suggestion Bachs, Forgiveness Quote & Thought

billgncs says:

July 10, 2013 at 12:58 am

what do you constitute makes up forgiveness ?

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- russtowne says:
  
  July 10, 2013 at 1:19 am
  
  I’m not sure I understand your question, Bill. I’m not sure there is a single right answer for me. I think forgiveness can look different at different times for different people, and even for the same person; both as the forgiver and for the forgiven. Sometimes when I thought I’d forgiven someone, I’ve later found more energy within me that wasn’t serving me or my relationship with the other person. Sometimes it feels more like a purging of poison and at other times it feels like more of an incremental thing, such as gradually pouring water from a container. In either case, I feel lighter and freer.
  
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  - billgncs says:
    
    July 10, 2013 at 3:10 am
    
    thanks — I wonder about words sometimes.
    
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joannerambling says:

July 10, 2013 at 6:23 am

So bloody true forgiveness is amazing when one can forgive the feel better………

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utesmile says:

July 10, 2013 at 7:06 am

I agree! forgive nad it feels good, no more burden to carry!

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