The concept of forgiveness as a whole bothers me. I am asked to “leave it in the past” or “just move on” if I am to forgive. When the memories simply won’t go away, how can I “leave it in the past”?
Forgiveness is more than simply letting go of the past or moving on. Forgiveness is a moral virtue that emphasizes kindness toward specific people, those who have wronged you. This experience of “the memories simply won’t go away” diminishes when you forgive because you start to see that person differently. Without this paradox of struggling to be good to those who were not good to you, it is very difficult to “leave it in the past.” By forgiving, which includes mercy toward those who were unfair, you can let go of the constant unresolved discontent and move into the future in a more healthy way.
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