Forgiveness takes intelligence, discipline, imagination, and persistence, as well as a special psychological strength, something athletes call mental toughness and warriors call courage.

Edward M. Hallowell
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Forgiveness takes intelligence, discipline, imagination, and persistence, as well as a special psychological strength, something athletes call mental toughness and warriors call courage. This is an important quote because forgiveness is not something you automatically have or can pick up. It’s something you have to work at every day. Forgiveness is one of those things that comes to those who are willing to work at it.

Source: Dare To Forgive: The Power Of Letting Go & Moving On

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