Tom Walsh Quote
When someone does something that hurts us, it’s easy for us to think that if we forgive that person, we’re doing so for his or her sake. The truth is, though, that we ourselves benefit the most from our forgiveness. That forgiveness can rid us of the poisons of anger and resentment, two emotions that hold us prisoner and keep us from moving on with our lives in happy and fulfilling ways. When we carry a grudge, we’re really carrying around a weapon that we’re using against ourselves. Our negative feelings rarely affect the other person all that much, but they keep us in a deep dark hole that keeps us from seeing the sunshine and feeling the fresh air. Do yourself a favor: forgive. As Morrie Schwartz said shortly before his death, Forgive everyone everything before it’s too late to do so. Your life will take a turn for the better when you can truly forgive anyone who has done you wrong.
When someone does something that hurts us, it’s easy for us to think that if we forgive that person, we’re doing so for his or her sake. The truth is, though, that we ourselves benefit the most from our forgiveness. That forgiveness can rid us of the poisons of anger and resentment, two emotions that hold us prisoner and keep us from moving on with our lives in happy and fulfilling ways. When we carry a grudge, we’re really carrying around a weapon that we’re using against ourselves. Our negative feelings rarely affect the other person all that much, but they keep us in a deep dark hole that keeps us from seeing the sunshine and feeling the fresh air. Do yourself a favor: forgive. As Morrie Schwartz said shortly before his death, Forgive everyone everything before it’s too late to do so. Your life will take a turn for the better when you can truly forgive anyone who has done you wrong.