Motivation Mondays: Forgiveness
“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Motivation Mondays: Forgiveness – The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt (1668) at Hermitage Museum
Motivational Minute #44 – Forgiveness by Nick Vujicic
Why Forgiveness? Because forgiveness helps us move forward with our lives. It begins in the heart. It begins with us. Every time I meet or see someone holding grudges over some old slight or an egregious act, I am tempted to remind them that the poison will kill them first before it gets to the other person who might have long forgotten the slight and moved on. When we forgive, it is not only an act of goodwill and humility, it is an act of self-healing. Imagine living life as an internet troll, spewing venom on a regular basis or being mean-spirited to complete strangers. What does that say about the troll? What does holding a grudge say about you?
We are all capable of good and evil, but what separates us from crossing completely over to the side of evil, is our ability to love and forgive. That person who caused you harm has died or moved on; that friend who betrayed your trust has long gone; that parent or attacker who hurt you deeply is in greater pain than you can imagine. When we are content with our lot and at peace with our place in the world, our natural instinct is to help not hurt. Motivate yourself today to let go of petty resentments and start afresh. I know you can do it. When do you plan to forgive that person and move on? Today is as good a day as any other.
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” Mahatma Gandhi
Motivation Mondays: Forgiveness – Holi Festival of Colors & Day of Forgiveness
Some people like to quibble over nonsense. They lock themselves in a mental trap of he said/she said. They stay there and let their lives and minds stagnate because they want to be RIGHT. As Gandhiji says above, forgiveness is the terrain of the strong. There is no satisfaction in wishing others evil or holding on to old hurts. Yes, spend some time and grieve if you must. Get some healing help. Speak to the one who hurt you to resolve issues if feasible, then motivate yourself to move on with your life. When I was a child, I had a good friend at boarding school. She was a difficult girl, with a great sense of humor, who enjoyed debates and we got along quite well. One day, we had a spat over something that, for the life of me, I can’t remember. It created a rift in our friendship and we stopped speaking to each other.
I was pained by the split, but being a silly, stubborn child, I held onto my sense of rightness and so did she. We were at an impasse, and nothing our mutual friends said made much of a difference. Well, one weekend, she went home to visit her family and had a wonderful time. On Sunday, they were driving her back to school so she could get ready for the school week ahead. The family car crossed a barrier and slammed head-on into a truckload of farm animals. Their car overturned and everyone perished. I never had a chance to make up and resolve my tiff with my friend. It broke my heart and taught me a life long lesson. Life is ephemeral. Drop the rubbish, make amends with broken relationships/friendships, and heal yourself. Even if you wish to no longer associate with that person, at least, forgive yourself, forgive them, be civil and move on. Do you have a similar story around forgiveness?
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11/24 – Gratitude
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“Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.” Desmond Tutu
Motivation Mondays: Forgiveness – Determinant Factors of Forgiveness
When the Apartheid regime was abolished in South Africa, many believed there would be a blood bath, and the oppressed would finally take revenge against their former oppressors. As a matter of fact, it was a point of great debate in college and many braced for the bloodshed that was expected to follow. It didn’t happen. Instead, Desmond Tutu and other peace advocates, chosen by the interim government, created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which gave everyone an opportunity to step forward and confess the atrocities they committed during the regime.
The goal was to create a doorway to restorative justice for both the victims and the offenders, “to repair the harm they’ve done—by apologizing, returning stolen money, or community service,” and give everyone a chance to forgive and heal. It was a national effort and, while it had some flaws, it was a great success and helped that wounded nation transition to a full democratic process. Each of us has the capacity to forgive. It takes individual commitment, motivation, and action. It takes love, compassion for your fellow-man, and a desire to be at peace with yourself and the world. Are you ready to forgive someone today? You will be the richer for it.
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Positive Motivation Tip: Forgiveness begins in the heart. It begins with us. Go there and release the pain.
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PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos: Holi Festival, Graphic on Forgiveness, The Return of the Prodigal Son, via Wikipedia
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Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
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Very inspiring and touching story. I love your message that you’re trying to convey as well. Thank you for the good read.
You are always welcome Gillian. I enjoy visiting your blog too.
I find that being forgetful helps me to forgive easily.. most of the time I sleep off something that makes me feel angry or aggrieved about, wake up and don’t remember much of that anger anymore. And as time passes, I would forget about the whole thing 🙂 However, it can get dangerous because I tend to be easily taken advantage of… I get reminded of how I was angry again whenever I’m asked to be forgiven, and the cycle continues…
Ah yes! You raised a very important point. We can forgive others but we must also remain vigilant about repeating the pattern that led to conflict… So true.
Very interesting to see a festival from India – Holi appear here on topic of forgiveness, indeed one of the joy cries during Holi is ” Bura Na Mano Holi Hai” meaning please don’t feel bad it is Holi time 🙂
Thank you Desi for shedding more light on the subject of Holi. I have attended celebrations and they were always joyful. However, the forgiveness part seemed more of a casual afterthought. I love the connection though, it makes perfect sense. 🙂
I think you may very well be starting a daily post! cheers! especially on this message 🙂
Thank you Andy! The Daily Post prompts have always been a great resource and form of encouragement. At this point in my life, a daily post is not in the picture because of other time commitments and two other blogs. But I appreciate the feedback. Love it. 🙂
Two other blogs! cheers to that! 🙂 🙂
Oh thank you! The other two are languishing. Haha! 🙂
Hope you will some day share posts from there 🙂
Sure! I will make sure to do so. TY! 🙂
Not being able to forgive is like carrying a heavy load. We should learn to forgive so we won’t be troubled by grudges.
True… It does weigh people down a lot.
It also prevents our happiness. We should just take the lessons and move on.
Exactly… why dwell on the anger when happiness is around the corner.
Forgiveness is definitely an attribute of the strong. I can honestly say there is only one person I am still struggling to forgive (even 10 years on!).
The good thing is that you are aware of it. Make some effort to let it go for your own sake not theirs. 😉
Such a sad story of your friend, you haven’t said how old you were but it was a tough lesson.
We were quite young in the equivalent of elementary school. So it was a very disturbing turn of events. 🙁
Great post. I enjoyed the advice.
Okay great. TY! 🙂
Forgiveness is a tough one. I know it’s been hard for me at times.
Same for me… but I make the effort and move on. We have to. 🙂
Forgiveness is a hard thing for many people to have. I have seen it completely tear people apart. Myself included. I quickly learned if I want to be completely happy in life, I had to let go and to forgive.
Exactly. Same here. It’s not worth the stress.
Forgiveness is important. Its always the person holding onto all that who suffers.
Very true. The poison kills the one holding the grudge first.
Thanks for this post, Elizabeth, and for the great quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. He says: “He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.” I think this is very true.
Indeed Auntyuta! That line stood out for me because I believe if you have the capacity to love, forgiveness is not far behind. TY!
This is so true. The power of being able to forgive is truly incredible. Thanks for sharing this wonderful message!
Thank you Dawn for your positive feedback. 😉
Another of your inspiring post. God commanded us to Love our neighbors. How can we love them if we harbor grudges against them. So forgiveness is that important to show that we love our neighbors even our enemies.
Exactly. Without forgiveness, we can’t move forward with our lives. It hinders us.
It is easy to forgive if the other party is sorry. But if they won’t admit fault, it is up to us to decide to forgive in order to save us the stress of anger. – Fred
Precisely. We have to forgive for our sake not theirs. 🙂
Find this article very inspiring and motivating to myself and others too. Well, forgiveness sometimes takes my inner self to respond differently when I’m hurt. But consequently, I knew that it’s on my genes to easily forgive and forget.
I’m with you on that. It’s not easy, but worth doing. 🙂
Forgiveness can be very tough! Great post.. that video.. wow!
Thanks Dawn. Isn’t Nick just amazing? 🙂
Great post on forgiveness. I think that’s its a very important lessons to be learned in life. Thanks for sharing this post!
Thank you Missy. I’m grateful for the inspiration. 🙂
I’m stuck with forgiveness. 🙂 I do realize forgiveness is a choice and a gift. You can choose to be angry and hateful all the time, but you’ll also limit yourself to angst and unhealthy emotions. It’s your gift both to the person you forgave and yourself.
Well said Raymond. Forgiveness is a gift.
Forgiveness is for yourself and not for them. I believe when you let go of the pain the anger soon follows. Great post!
Very true,… Letting go is the beginning of healing.
Reblogged this on THE STRATEGIC LEARNER and commented:
Nick V. is always worth watching and listening to … he has a way of adjusting our perceptions.
Thank you! Appreciated John so much
I’ve found it very difficult to forgive because I can truly never forget. I think I need to learn to work on my forgiving skills. It’s the only way I can find true and lasting peace with myself.
We all struggle with this but, hopefully, with time you’ll be able to let it go.{{{{Hugs}}}}
The whole post has helped me of course but your words below have really helped me figure out how to move on – thanks so much Elizabeth.
“Even if you wish to no longer associate with that person, at least, forgive yourself, forgive them, be civil and move on.”
Oh dear one. I’m glad to hear from you and to know you felt helped. We all struggle with it so I’m happy for you.
Wow….this is something that we all need to work on. thanks for the tips! This is a great piece!
Forgiveness really is a hard one!!! I tend to unfortunately hold grudges longer than I should…. I need to fix that flaw of mine…. I need to forgive and move on 😉
Forgiveness is not always the easiest thing but I find that life is so much better when you learn to forgive.
Forgiveness is so important. Not even for the other person but for your own well being.
THose are great quotes! Thanks so much for sharing!
I believe that forgiveness is a process. We cannot forgive people just because everyone says so. We have to sincerely forgive someone at the right time to get a genuine peace of mind because if we say we forgive the person yet it’s not really what we feel, it won’t be healthy for both parties.
Forgiveness is so important! I choose not to hold all that anger and resentment inside me. Just forgive and let it go.
Good post. Forgiveness is important in order for you to move on and heal.
Forgiveness is so important. It’s so hard sometimes, though.
Forgiveness — sometimes it’s easier said than done but it’s always a relief when we forgive. Carrying something inside is heavier than actually carrying loads of baggage.
It is not easy to forgive and forget and one needs great inner strength to forgive those who have erred. But once we do it, we feel good from within. Thanks for sharing such a lovely article 🙂
We can all do with a dose of forgiveness now and then; even if we give it to ourselves. Very important and helps us heal.
Forgiveness means freedom and happiness. I let go and let God most of the time
This is a great reminder. It does take a strong person to forgive over and over again. I definitely could be better at forgiving. I’m realizing there are a lot of things that have bothered me other the years that if I dig deep I’m still holding some resentment over.. even though I tried to make light of the situation.
Forgiveness is such an important thing to learn in life and can be so hard to do. I think I’m too forgiving sometimes and people can really take advantage of that.
I have learned that it can be pretty easy for me to forgive things. I do have to work on forgetting- that is what I have the hard part!
Same here…. thank you! 😉
Truely Holi the day the forgiveness, when colors and happiness with loud tinch of Indian songs is in the air… truely a day to be waited whole year…
Holi is truely the day of forgiveness, when colors and happiness is in air with loud tinch of Indian songs… truely a day waited for whole year.. most welcome to celebrate with us…
Thank you Tarun! Invitation accepted. It is one that I love too. Such joy and forgiveness.
As I get older I find that this is so much more important and actually gets easier. I used to be able to hold a grudge like no other. It just isn’t worth it and will only hurt yourself in the long run.
Thank you Rena. It’s not worth it. What always amazes me are people who choose to hate total strangers based on their own warped ideas.
Me too! Elizabeth it’s very sad and there is absolutely no rhyme or reason behind it!
Thank you for this amazing post Elizabeth, it has come at the right time for me and though I try not to hold sometimes I fall short but I have also learnt to forgive myself when I do so I can forgive anyone whose wronged me. I have chosen the path of happiness and thats were I am staying.
We all fall short. Believe me I write these to help myself too. Thank you for your honest feedback. 🙂
So true, forgiveness helps in self healing! By forgiving you only help your own self! It takes a load off your heart and some times later you realise that it was the best choice you ever made!
Exactly. You said it well.
Not everyone forgives and sometimes it’s really hard to forgive…Great post, it really makes one think.
What a beautiful post! Forgiveness is so difficult, and yet it is necessary for our own peace. Thank you for this reminder.
Thank you for sharing this. Sometimes it can be hard to let go and forgive but at the end of the day you have to do it for your own sanity.
Great post, forgiveness can be tough!
I used to hold grudges, but it was eating me alive. When I finally released it and forgave, I felt like I was practically floating and free.
Same here… Whenever I’m able to release it and move on, I feel the inner joy and freedom that it brings
I agree with Michele D.’s comment wholeheartedly! It is so important to the healing process within.
This is a great reminder to all of us. I know Forgiveness is tough for most people to do. Easy said than done, but with our strong love and faith in God, it can be done. I know sometimes it is hard for me to do that, but I always remind myself to never hold that hatred in your heart. It is never a great thing when you have that feeling inside you. Thanks for sharing. This is wonderful.
So glad to see you here Adin. I agree with you, it’s tough and we do need strength and a higher power to cross that bridge. TY! 🙂
Forgiveness is something all should do which many don’t I think the forgiving process is also a heating process. It’s something just to do for a better life.
What an inspiration post. It is not easy to give forgiveness to other people who already heart our feelings.
It’s hard, I agree. But we owe it to ourselves not the other person… Forgiveness heals.
Different acts require different levels and timetable of forgiveness. Still if you don’t start on the journey, it’s you who are stuck.
Well said. TY!
You started it off with a great and very accurate quote. Forgiving does bring about healing, no doubt about it.
Thank you! Rosey, that quote spoke to me because sometimes, when we are judging others, we forget that we are not better or above it all.
Forgiveness is something easier said that done. Same for letting go… But it is possible over time. As long as you work hard to improve yourself and love yourself rather than harping over the lost love…
True… It all begins with self love. 🙂
Very touching and motivating post. I agree: you must be strong to forgive and forget.
Same here… it’s not for the weak and petty minded.
I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s hard for me to forgive. People say I hold grudges, but it’s not true at all. I just remember what was done in the past and not allow it to happen again! Love your motivation!
Hahaha! 😁 I love your reply. As grandma used to say, forgive but never forget. Thank you! 🙂 👍
Grandma knows! 🙂
Hahaha! Indeed.
I love inspiring stuff like this from all walks of life. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Amby! I appreciate the feedback.
It is very important to forgive. If you carry around anger it will eat away at you.
True.👍 I believe forgiveness helps us get back on track.
Some great food for thought here. Forgiveness is a very strong and powerful thing to take away and to give. I have struggled with forgiveness a few times in my life, but ultimately give my fear to God and he provides the way..
Beautifully said Suzanne. Thank you!
Thank you for the information, I have always have an anger to my relatives and find it now forgiveness.
Thank you too for your honesty! Forgiveness helps us first.
It takes a certain kind of person to truly forgive and I feel like it’s the only way you can truly be free from something.
I’m with you on that one Jason. TY!
I agree with Leon. Yup, forgiven but not forgotten. 🙂 Love your motivation as well.
True… we can forgive even if we don’t forget.
I love the your Motivation Mondays. They offer a great way to bring focus to what’s important.
Thank you so much. I hope you’ll join in.
I love the Motivation mondays idea and will try to join it. People around me always say that i can be a big motivator and I’m always surprised as I think I just said something which helps me usually in the same situation.
Great. I would love to have you join in. BTW, what is that URL you add? tappointment? It’s not a blog address. Hmm mm
Great post! Forgiveness is so important… more for the person giving it than the one receiving it!
My mom always says that if you don’t forgive you just chain yourself to the person who hurt you and give them more power over you. To be free, you need to forgive. It’s a hard lesson to learn but it’s worth the pain.
Great point. TY!
The Holi festival is my favorite Indian festival because of the explosion of colors during the festivities. However, its concept is even more important, celebrating the day of Forgiveness.
Cool! That’s awesome Vanessa> It is a fun festival and full of meaning.
Great post! In our church we talk about soul ties. When you refuse to forgive someone, you are holding on to that soul tie and they are holding you back from experiencing the Spirit in your life. To really open yourself up for good things, you have to let go of those bad soul ties and forgiveness is one of the first steps. I’ve had some people do some pretty bad things to me and to forgive them does not mean that it’s ok for them to have done that, but it means I am not going to let it take hold of my life anymore. Thanks for sharing.
Fascinating Risa. I live that concept as it makes it even more urgent to let go.
I was moved while reading this! Forgiveness is indeed a beautiful thing!
I have never heard of this Martin Luther King, Jr. quote before, but how true it is! Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do, but it is so liberating once it’s truly done.
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Forgiveness is probably one of the most important things to living a healthy life. Holding on to bitterness and resentment is toxic.
I had no idea that Holi was a celebration of forgiveness! I’d love to see it in person.
It’s not easy to say sorry, but it’s even tougher to fully forgive somebody.. Inspiring article!
VERy inspiring stories, god is always good and we will not able to worried if other is disability person.
Amen! Thank you!
This is so great, I always forgive. I don’t hang onto grudges and I have no regrets in life. I feel that allows me to be a happier, whole person.
This is a very wonderful post. I loved reading the stories.
You would always forgive but doing so doesn’t mean you have to forget. The negative energy will eat you a live if you don’t let go and forgive. Thanks for sharing.
Forgiveness is not easy for everybody. It is easy for me to forgive but my trust is not. Life is too short that hatred is not important.
Forgiveness can be a challenge for almost anyone. Myself included.