This really hit home. Hard. For countless years, I just couldn't find it in me to forgive certain people for certain things that were done to me. They knew what was done was wrong. I knew it. Yet, I held onto not forgiving and had hatred within me. It was a low and lonely place for me. I would smile, but it was not a true smile. It was plastered on my face so that people thought all was fine with me and wouldn't ask questions all the time.
It was not easy, but I did learn to forgive. I didn't do it for anyone other for me. I was the one who was allowing someone other than myself to hold me back. Once I finally decided to forgive, I was able to put that part in my past. Of course, I'll never forget. It's just not weighing heavily on me. I am blessed and happy to be the person I am today. It was a long road, but here I am. This note will be here as a reminder to forgive. 馃槍馃挮馃挏[/center]
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For me it's easy to forgive... I get that we aren't perfect and that at times people hurt others. I know I have, so I always keep that in mind. My problem, as I suspect is the case with many, is in forgetting, as well as forgiving. When I can't forget a wrong/hurt, it means I'm unlikely to trust that person again. In the end, its for me about trust.
@frequentlyme Over time, I've learned how to forgive. Unfortunately, there are some acts that just cannot be forgotten. In my case, I will never trust a few people again, for it wasn't just hurt. My heart can take hurt to a point. But some acts are unforgettable. They serve as a reminder for a purpose.
