Re: I heard somebody say this about forgiveness? Is there any truth to this or a myth?

Forgiveness is a gift that you give yourself. Don't think of it as letting them off the hook, think of it as you moving on. Why tie up your thoughts and emotions with all of this from the past? Let it go. Move on.

You have better things to do. You have better things to think about. You are thinking about your future - with or without this person in it. Forgiveness clears your mind - it is a gift that you give to yourself - not the offender. This is not to say that you forget what happened, but that you don't let it bother you forever.

Time is precious. How much longer do you intend to think about it or can you now begin to guide your thoughts toward the positive? Toward the future? Your next vacation? A pet? A child? Anything else. It is your life - live it. Forgiveness is fundamental in a balanced life. Tweet