Forgive and forget is an oft-repeated piece of advice with biblical origins.
Although it might seem trite, there’s a reason this little phrase still gets uttered so often.
There’s true wisdom in forgiving and forgetting.
Here are just a few of them.
Forgiveness doesn’t condone their actions.
(Yourboundariesstill matter, andgrudges can be part of forgiving.)
Forgiveness is not for other people.
Forgiveness is not something we do for othersit’s something we do for ourselves.
“It’s a mixture of anger, depression, and blame.
Forgiveness is a sign of strength.
Gandhi once said The weak can never forgive.
Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
It takes a strong person to face pain head-on, forgive, and release it.
It’s an internal state of being, and it’s not dependent on anyone but you.
We also deserve forgiveness.
Hallett points out that our inability to forgive others can stem from an inability to forgive ourselves.
The lack of acceptance for others may even fuel a lack of acceptance for ourselves.
Others deserve forgiveness, just like we do.
Forgiveness is healing.
“Ultimately forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves.
To forgive someone is the highest, most beautiful form of love.
You might just find that you get a sense of peace and happiness in return.
You’ll get a pretty sweet bonus.
Nothing annoys them so much.
