When someone's actions are genuinely offensive and immoral, and the perpetrator neither shows remorse nor makes any effort to change, not forgiving is a moral and honest choice -- especially if hurt and anger are no longer present.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Not Forgiving
Against all common advice and "spiritual wisdom," I've reached this conclusion:
When someone's actions are genuinely offensive and immoral, and the perpetrator neither shows remorse nor makes any effort to change, not forgiving is a moral and honest choice -- especially if hurt and anger are no longer present.
When someone's actions are genuinely offensive and immoral, and the perpetrator neither shows remorse nor makes any effort to change, not forgiving is a moral and honest choice -- especially if hurt and anger are no longer present.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
My favorite prayer
From the past, let me learn,
for the present let me live,
and for the future, let me strive.
May today be the holy benefactor of tomorrow.
-- Mary Magdalen
for the present let me live,
and for the future, let me strive.
May today be the holy benefactor of tomorrow.
-- Mary Magdalen
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