Your forgiveness or failure to forgive simply takes you nearer or further away from your ultimate goal. There are no two ways to deal with it, there is only one.

Stephen Richards
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In a world where forgiveness is so highly regarded, it’s almost a shame to say that forgiveness is not always a good idea. It does have its benefits, but what you gain by granting forgiveness is often greater than the peace of mind you initially felt. Sometimes, when you forgive someone, you just look back at that person and think that you could have taken better care of yourself in that moment. In other instances, if you don’t forgive someone, you may not have been able to move forward in your life because it was easier to stay angry with the person who wronged you than to deal with the actual issue. The truth of the matter is that forgiveness is simply a tool and it can be used for good or evil depending on the circumstance.

Source: The Pain You Feel Today Is The Strength You Feel Tomorrow

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