forgiveness~the art of letting go...

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”

We are all likely to be wronged by others more than a few times in the course of our lifetime...Living in this imperfect world we will surely find ourselves faced with the dilemma of forgiveness, over and over..

When someone that matters to us is hurtful, we will naturally feel painful emotions such as anger and sadness...We may find ourselves dwelling on the injustice of the situation and holding grudges...Gradually these negative feelings overshadow the positive feelings in our lives, leaving us filled with resentment. . By clinging to the pain of the past, allowing the wrongdoing to define us, we allow the joy of the present to pass us by... Life may begin to feel meaningless... If we are consumed by the past, our bitterness may infiltrate and impede every new relationship, every new experience...
The decision to forgive is not an easy one...Its all about the art of letting go... It may be challenging, especially when the wrongdoer does not offer a sincere apology or show heartfelt remorse for their actions...Forgiveness is a hard concept for many of us to grasp.. But forgiveness is all about our peace of mind.
 Forgiveness is a process that takes time..in the end it is our choice whether or not to share our forgiveness with the person who wronged us... How can we ask for something that we are unwilling to give? Always remember to show the mercy, faith, and love that we expect from others...