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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 71962" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>I'm sorry that I don't have the time right now and read all the replys. I did want to add my opinion however.</p><p></p><p>Quite simply, forgiveness is the gift that allows me to live my life. For me, if I don't forgive I don't move on. If I don't move on, I don't live the live I should live. I get bogged down in blame, in regret, in pain, in thoughts of retaliation, and the inability to take a step forward. I don't believe I am on this earth to stand still.</p><p></p><p>Forgiveness, to me, does not mean that I allow someone to get away with a terrible act. Forgiveness, to me, means that I understand a person had their own reason for doing what they did. It does not mean that I understand or agree with that reason. It does not mean that I forgive the act, it means that I forgive the person.</p><p></p><p>Forgiveness, to me, does not always mean that things are "hunky dorey" and go on as before. Forgiveness can mean moving forward in a new way, alone without that person. It can mean a new type of relationship with that person. </p><p></p><p>Forgiveness is a gift to both the giver and the receiver, even if the receiver never knows. </p><p></p><p>Forgiveness also comes from my faith. End of religion in this discussion!</p><p></p><p>So, to state it simply, forgiveness is necessary for me to live.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 71962, member: 805"] I'm sorry that I don't have the time right now and read all the replys. I did want to add my opinion however. Quite simply, forgiveness is the gift that allows me to live my life. For me, if I don't forgive I don't move on. If I don't move on, I don't live the live I should live. I get bogged down in blame, in regret, in pain, in thoughts of retaliation, and the inability to take a step forward. I don't believe I am on this earth to stand still. Forgiveness, to me, does not mean that I allow someone to get away with a terrible act. Forgiveness, to me, means that I understand a person had their own reason for doing what they did. It does not mean that I understand or agree with that reason. It does not mean that I forgive the act, it means that I forgive the person. Forgiveness, to me, does not always mean that things are "hunky dorey" and go on as before. Forgiveness can mean moving forward in a new way, alone without that person. It can mean a new type of relationship with that person. Forgiveness is a gift to both the giver and the receiver, even if the receiver never knows. Forgiveness also comes from my faith. End of religion in this discussion! So, to state it simply, forgiveness is necessary for me to live. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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