Forgive, and then what?
Written by Sophie Parienti
The act of forgiveness frees you from the considerable weight of resentment. It keeps you down and prevents you from accessing the deeper meaning of your experience.
– After everything he did to me, you would like me to forgive him? Are you serious?
Yes, I am serious about forgiveness! And I would highly recommend and wish it on anyone who grieves against someone. You might believe it’s easier said than done, but what if you consider the heaviness of holding resentments
Of course, being a victim can give you an (illusory) sense of entitlement, yet it takes so much energy to stay in that state of mind, much more than it takes to forgive! Moreover, holding grudges does not heal your wounds but aggravates them.
Forgiving will free you from the desire for justice or revenge and the imprisonment of resentment that prevents you from living in peace. By accessing authentic forgiveness rooted in the genuine intention to move forward, you will allow yourself to live your life at its highest potential.
“Without forgiveness, life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.”
-Roberto Assagioli.
I recommend reading this healing book by Colin Tipping, Radical Forgiveness, to lead you on the path to radical forgiveness.
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