Category Archives: Forgiveness

PONDER on THIS for Friday January 15th, 2010 by Terry Cole-Whittaker in LIVE YOUR BLISS

Posted on January 15, 2010 by jmaz479

“Forgiveness is about letting someone off the hook for doing whatever he did, which automatically lets us off the hook. This illustrates the teaching that it is only when we forgive others that our mistakes are forgiven and we are … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 by David Simon in THE TEN COMMITMENTS

Posted on November 11, 2009 by jmaz479

“It’s much more challenging to forgive when we believe that someone knowingly hurt another person. Lying, emotional or physical abuse, stealing, committing adultery, indulging in addictive behaviors – the pain and anger generated by these choices are more difficult to … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by Arnold Patent in YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL

Posted on July 21, 2009 by jmaz479

“Anytime we experience someone whose behavior causes us discomfort, we know that person represents someone, or is himself someone, whom we haven’t forgiven. By forgiving the person in our present experience, we are also forgiving whomever that person might represent, … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 by Gloria Wendroff in HEAVENLETTERS

Posted on February 22, 2009 by jmaz479

“Unforgiveness is a hardening of the heart. It closes down avenues. Unforgiveness is lovelorn. when someone has offended you, has not regarded you highly, has overlooked or snubbed you or downplayed you, or didn’t think of you at all and … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by Lynn Grabhorn in EXCUSE ME YOUR LIFE IS WAITING

Posted on February 10, 2009 by jmaz479

“Usually when we forgive, we are acknowledging that whomever we’re forgiving has done a wrong, which is probably true. Then, even though we say we forgive, we secretly hold on to the dastardliness of the wrong. Yet true forgiveness is … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 by Caroline Myss, in ANATOMY OF THE SPIRIT

Posted on January 13, 2009 by jmaz479

“As appealing as forgiveness is in theory, it is an extremely unattractive personal action for most people, mainly because the true nature of forgiveness remains misunderstood. Forgiveness is not the same as telling the person who harmed you, “It’s okay,” … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT

Posted on August 26, 2008 by jmaz479

“Young people are dying today to avenge their ancestors. They are fighting in the Holy Land, where Jesus walked preaching forgiveness. They wage war interminably. What does it prove? Where does it lead? To peace? Never. The vanquished respond with … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 24th, 2008 by Caroline Myss in WHY PEOPLE DON’T HEAL AND HOW THEY CAN

Posted on July 24, 2008 by jmaz479

“When you experience an apparent act of betrayal, look closely to see if it may not actually be a ‘Divine invitation’ to let go of the old and discover the new. We will all have Judas experiences. But seen through … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 26th, 2008 by Gary Zukav in SEAT OF THE SOUL

Posted on June 26, 2008 by jmaz479

“Forgiveness means that you do not hold others responsible for your experiences. When you hold someone responsible for what you experience, you lose power. Therefore, when you depend on another person for the experiences that you think are necessary to … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, June 23rd, 2008 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on June 23, 2008 by jmaz479

“Self-forgiveness is not always a simple task, especially in the case of acts that caused significant pain or distress to other people. Nevertheless, if you aren’t willing to release all of the resentment you feel toward yourself, how can you … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 by Leo Buscaglia in LOVING EACH OTHER

Posted on June 10, 2008 by jmaz479

“Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with us if forgiveness comes hard. We are simply human, vulnerable and far from perfect. The wrong the people do us is difficult to deal with, especially when we are innocent and … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 8th, 2008 by Richard & Mary-Alice Jafolla in THE QUEST

Posted on May 7, 2008 by jmaz479

“Harboring unforgiveness and resentment in our hearts does not hurt others. It hurts us. It eats away at the soul, filling it with bitterness and blocking the free flow of God’s love, which is the essence of our true nature. … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 5th, 2008 by Rhonda Byrne in THE SECRET

Posted on May 4, 2008 by jmaz479

“If you go back over your life and focus on the difficulties from the past, you are just bringing more difficult circumstances to You now. Let it all go, no matter what it is. Do it for you. If you … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 by Joan Borysenko in THE WAYS OF THE MYSTIC

Posted on April 21, 2008 by jmaz479

“Forgiveness is one of the least understood of all spiritual practices. It has nothing to do with conditioning poor behavior in ourselves and others. Rather, it calls us to responsibility. In forgiving ourselves, we make the journey from guilt for … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS Special Message for Sunday, March 16th, 2008 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on March 16, 2008 by jmaz479

“Holding on to pain will cost you big time. To err is human…to forgive is absolutely necessary if you want to live an uncommon life. There is a big payoff in being “the victim.” People pay attention to you, but … Continue reading →

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