I find myself enamored with the
concept of forgiveness, no matter
the sin or crime perpetuated against
oneself.
I have read of this belief rather often
in the writings of Eastern faiths such
as Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism.
I suppose holding grudges, planning
revenge, celebrating animosity over
love, are contretemps of forgiveness
and letting go.
I imagine we all forgive those small
offenses on a daily basis. But, it's the
bigger ones we find hard to forgive.
An affair with a beloved spouse, the
theft of a hard earned savings, the
kidnapping of a precious child . . .
Who is truly big enough to let go of
the horrendous feelings brought on
by these grandiose betrayals? I can't
say whether it's an Eastern/Western
thing . . . or if it's a question of one's
beliefs. Perhaps, most of us do not
possess a heart big enough to look
beyond the horror of that perpetuated
sin!
All I know is, I want to grow, to have
a heart so magnanimous that I can
then learn true forgiveness.
Pray, this be granted me . . .
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