When I was growing up, forgiveness was an issue. By the time I was old enough to understand my mother explained, “You know, it is so easy to say ‘I am sorry’ — it pops out automatically when any of us says or does the wrong thing. Perhaps those three words are not enough to get to be forgiven.” I was confused until she explained that when I had done something wrong, she needed to know that I understood the wrong. She further explained that I needed to add the transgression to the apology. For example, “I am sorry I spilled your perfume, I guess I should not have touched it.” This, my Mother taught me, told her that I understood what I had done wrong and might not do it again. She was almost correct. I was a teen the next time I tried her perfume and you know I was very careful. Forgiveness is awesome. It means letting go of grudges and bitterness. Forgiveness is not easy to reach. Each of us has our own religious or spiritual belief about it. For me, when resentment and wrongful actions occur between people, it is up to the people involved to reach for forgiveness. When we break God’s rules, our own prayers and beliefs need to be called upon. How do we reach forgiveness? “Forgiveness is a commitment to a process of change.” How important is the forgiveness to our life? The big question for me is, do I enjoy the role of victim?
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:01:02 +0000
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