Forgiving the Unforgiveable
@SDM1984 (198)
January 7, 2017 10:16pm CST
I grew up in the North, where winters are cold and summers are mild. I am among Generation X, driven to achieve and all that goes with that. My generation witnessed 911, other attacks on our nation, atrocities on the streets in the U.S. In the midst of all the sorrow our citizens inflict on one another, forgiveness seems to be our hallmark for reviving our souls as a nation. We are some of the most resilient and forgiving people I have encountered.
I do understand that certain things happen that are unforgettable. Life has taught me that forgiveness is for me not for those who offended me. Un-forgiveness, holds you hostage not the other person. If you struggle with un-forgiveness, try not letting offenses pile up. Release people if they offend you, let it go. Life is short and I learn to use my energy to heal. I sleep better, I smile more and laugh all the time. Forgiveness is for you, not the person who offended you.
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@LeaPea2417 (36588)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Jan 17
God helps me forgive someone. He gives me the strength to.
@SDM1984 (198)
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8 Jan 17
@LeaPea2417, I have learn that forgiving someone of whatever they have done to me was for me. I use to think it was for them. Life has a way of teaching you that showing mercy will help you when you need mercy or your loved ones!
@diosabella (4789)
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8 Jan 17
Though sometimes its hard to do, I forgive people. But its true that better forgive oneself first. Its better for me to just let it go but I do not forget. I dont dwell on these things. But how can you forgive a person that is harming me you over and over again. That no matter how many times you let them go they just keep on coming back and do the same offense...
@diosabella (4789)
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8 Jan 17
@SDM1984 Thats what I'm doing now. There's nothing I can do if he keeps on coming back so I always warn him to stay out of my space or he will just have to get it. Sounds hostile but I just want him to know that if doesn't give respect he should not expect something good from me either.
@SDM1984 (198)
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8 Jan 17
@diosabella, forgiving an act does not mean you forget that the person cannot be trusted or has no loyalty. When I sense that a person is not loyal and deceptive, I cannot have them in my personal space, they will add my sorrow to my life. Kindness, does not remove our wisdom, be wise when a person shows you who they are, believe them. They cannot come back into your close personal space if you do not give them room. Life and time will teach you, no worries you will get it;)
@AutumnSnow (4584)
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8 Jan 17
I do get what you are saying about releasing people that offend I agree completely on that. But what about those who commit vioelnt crimes like murdering someone.
@SDM1984 (198)
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8 Jan 17
@AutumnSnow, forgiveness does not mean forget. My premise is forgiving so anger does not rule your life and lead to bitterness. When someone murders and harms other people, becoming angry and un-forgiving will not help anyone. I believe it will harm me not to forgive because anger can fill the soul and leave you full of hate. Forgiveness, is for the one who has been harmed.
