You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love.
Forgiveness is setting the prisoner free, only to find out that the prisoner was me.
You never so touch the ocean of God’s love as when you forgive and love your enemies.
God buries our sins in the depths of the sea and then puts up a sign that reads, “No fishing.”
Without memory, there is no healing. Without forgiveness, there is no future.
If her past were your past, her pain your pain, her level of consciousness your level of consciousness, you would think and act exactly as she does. With this realization comes forgiveness, compassion and peace.
You are helpful, and you are loved, and you are forgiven, and you are not alone.
Don’t ever think that the sin of your past means there is no hope for your future.
Harboring unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping your enemy will die.
Let us forgive each other – only then will we live in peace.
Forgive those who have hurt you.
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself. It frees you from the past, past experiences, and past relationships. It allows you to live in the present time. When you forgive yourself and forgive others, you are indeed free.
Karma means that all actions have consequences. Grace means that in a moment of atonement -taking responsibility, making amends, asking for forgiveness – all karma is burned.
Anytime you try to be a loving person, you’re doing your part to save the world.
The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.
It all begins with forgiveness, because to heal the world, we first have to heal ourselves. And to heal the kids, we first have to heal the child within, each and every one of us.
There is no future without forgiveness.
When you look deeply into your anger, you will see that the person you call your enemy is also suffering. As soon as you see that, the capacity of accepting and having compassion for them is there.
Every relationship has tough days. Don’t let the grudge last. Be the first to try to make things right and stop waiting for an apology.
Forgiving someone isn’t just about doing good to another. It’s also about healing a scar in your own heart.