“I’ll forgive him (or her), but I will never forget.” How many times have you heard a statement like this spoken by someone who has been wronged? Or, maybe you have said these words.
Until you forget, you have NOT forgiven.
Forgiveness is a letting go process that is entirely for YOUR benefit. There is no forgiveness without forgetting.
Many people believe that forgiveness means reconciliation. It does not. The choice is yours whether or not to reconcile. Forgiveness does not let the other person off the hook. Rather, it lets you off the hook.
You do not have to fear repeating the same mistake. When you truly forgive, you advance in consciousness and it is impossible for you to make the same mistake.
Forgiveness carries its own protection.
It both dissolves the thought in you that created the unwanted experience and erects an impenetrable mental shield that prevents its return. With the offending thought gone, there is nothing in you to attract that which you do not want.
So forgive UNTIL you forget.
Don't be an elephant about forgiveness!
Forgiveness is one of those topics that gets everyone riled up. Few want to let go, fearing that they are condoning the wrong someone has done or that they are setting themselves up to be hurt or harmed again. Not so. True forgiveness protects you.
Now it is your turn. What has been your experience with forgiveness? Is there something you have been carrying around that finally needs to be laid to rest? Where have you resisted practicing forgiveness? Post your comments below.
