Quote Of The Week: October 11, 2008
“When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.”
--Catherine Ponder
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how true... but will happens when u start to forgive the other party and start blaming yrself?
So true and I just came to realize this fact not long ago. We forgive for ourselves, to rid the anger and resentment. It's a tough lesson to learn but necessary to be free.
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A very good quote, my ex tried to forgive me, but I had nothing to apologize for. Maybe she is still bound by the fact that she has not apologized and trying to get the easy way out? Or maybe she just still loves me. LOL Seriously though, it really makes you feel good to forgive someone even if they do not ask for it. I am not free of a lot of things. But I am at peace with them. Nice blog you have here.
Aliceteo,
It is imperative that you do not blame yourself. Blaming oneself is vicious cycle that can only led to unhappiness! Learn to forgive yourself for your part in the matter. Mistakes are how we learn. It is far better to have made mistakes than to have none at all. Mistakes allow us to grow as individuals. It is important that we find humor in our slip ups for laughter lightens the heart.
Jodapoet,
Yes, I agree it is the toughest lesson to learn; it a lesson that I need to work on daily because I do relish my freedom.
Searchingwithin,
Thank you for the honor.
Dwayne,
Forgiveness is a two way street! And each one of us is responsible for our part in the relationship. Hence, there is no easy way out for your ex. If your ex- is only looking for forgiveness from you and is not also being responsible for her part in the relationship she will have a hard time finding true happiness. Because she will bring her experience with you into all of her other relationships. At least this has been my experience.
Peace comes with also owning your responsibility in the relationship. While forgiveness allow you to move on!
Thank you for your complement.
I have to agree. It is always best to forgive so that you can free yourself from all the negative emotions.
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"Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong." I believe this is something which Gandhi said. A lot of people thought that forgiving means condoning what the other person did. But forgiving doesn't mean that you are condoning what the other person did but rather you are freeing yourself from the negative emotional. What a great quote!
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