This landed at exactly the right moment. The distinction you make — staying open without abandoning yourself — is one I've been sitting with for years. I used to think forgiveness meant making peace with what happened. What I eventually discovered is that it means making peace with myself first. The resentment I was carrying was hurting me far more than the person I was holding it toward.
I am so glad it was helpful for you Inbar. You are exactly correct. When we hold on to anger and resentment it hurts us far more than the other person. Releasing it gives us freedom.
Yes — freedom is exactly the right word. Not forgiveness for their sake. Forgiveness for ours. Thank you for the reminder and for this beautiful practice.
This landed at exactly the right moment. The distinction you make — staying open without abandoning yourself — is one I've been sitting with for years. I used to think forgiveness meant making peace with what happened. What I eventually discovered is that it means making peace with myself first. The resentment I was carrying was hurting me far more than the person I was holding it toward.
Thank you for this.
I am so glad it was helpful for you Inbar. You are exactly correct. When we hold on to anger and resentment it hurts us far more than the other person. Releasing it gives us freedom.
Yes — freedom is exactly the right word. Not forgiveness for their sake. Forgiveness for ours. Thank you for the reminder and for this beautiful practice.