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BigV · 11-01-2011, 05:09 PM

I've read that forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. I have expressed and experienced forgiveness in my life, there's some truth to that little aphorism. One empirical testament to this has to do with anger, the state of mind most directly opposite forgiveness. Have you been angry? Sure. Being angry, really, really angry requires a tremendous expenditure of energy. And it takes a lot of energy to be angry for a long time, even if you're just somewhat angry during that time. Still a great deal of anger.

Forgiveness can be a break from this exhausting work. Having a reason, a landmark to put that burden down can be a welcome event.

11-01-2011, 05:09 PM	#8
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I've read that forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. I have expressed and experienced forgiveness in my life, there's some truth to that little aphorism. One empirical testament to this has to do with anger, the state of mind most directly opposite forgiveness. Have you been angry? Sure. Being angry, really, really angry requires a tremendous expenditure of energy. And it takes a lot of energy to be angry for a long time, even if you're just somewhat angry during that time. Still a great deal of anger. Forgiveness can be a break from this exhausting work. Having a reason, a landmark to put that burden down can be a welcome event. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.