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Forgiveness, Why Is It So Difficult? Part 2
Think of a time when you needed forgiveness for something you thoughtlessly did that hurt another person. How did you feel about how the other person reacted to the transgression? What would have made you understand the action you perpetrated better and help you see how hurtful it was?
Chances are, you reacted to the anger of the other person by making up excuses that it wasn’t really your fault. But, if that same person forgave you in a calm manner, it’s more likely you were better to see the error of your ways and sincerely apologize to the other person.
Resentment and anger can imprison you for the rest of your life and impede your ability to form other relationships. When you forgive (without condoning) you’ll be able to walk away from the prison and let go of the pain that had you locked in to negative feelings and thoughts.
Forgiveness isn’t something that suddenly washes over you when you least expect it. Instead, forgiveness is a process that must be worked through, beginning with a commitment to let nothing stand in your way.
Learn to forgive – be free!
15 More Power of Positive Thinking Quotes
- “Positive thinking” unaccompanied by action and effort is another term for “escapism”.
- “Don’t get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction” – Unknown
- “The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time” – Thomas Edison. (All great people have said this.)
- By all means use visualization to positively achieve goals – but be aware that fantasies can also “dull the will to succeed”.
- Those who truly know the meaning of positive thinking embrace failures as learning opportunities or challenges.
- Positive thinkers don’t criticize or look down on others. Nor do they waste time blaming others for their disappointments.
- Don’t just change your own way of thinking: Encourage others in your family to think positive thoughts and talk success too.
- Life doesn’t always allow us to be positive. But true positive thinkers return to that choice and practice as soon as they can.
- Insisting you practice positive thinking 100% of the time is to deny your feelings – and often deny the feelings of others.
- If you want to practice positive thinking, learn to embrace and think change.
- When you need to raise your energy to positive, meditate on a moment, image, song or person who fills you with joy.
- Keep a “Smile File” – photos of family, friends and even strangers whose smiles lift your spirits. Use it to stay positive.
- Pin positive affirmations, quotes and reminders in your work station – but do choose ones that really resonate with you.
- If you want to develop a positive attitude, stop complaining whenever you catch yourself doing so.
- If you truly want to embrace positive thinking, practice praising yourself for even small things you do right.