In forgiving others, I free myself towards belonging and wholeness, be it with the person I am forgiving, or with myself.

Sharon Weil
In forgiving others, I free myself towards belonging and wholeness,...
In forgiving others, I free myself towards belonging and wholeness,...
In forgiving others, I free myself towards belonging and wholeness,...
In forgiving others, I free myself towards belonging and wholeness,...
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In forgiving others, I free myself towards belonging and wholeness, be it with the person I am forgiving, or with myself. The quote says that when you forgive someone else, you are being kind to yourself. You are learning how to connect with others more deeply and you are growing in your own self-acceptance. This quote is so important because it shows us that giving forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to stop caring about the person who did wrong. It means that you are more connected with the people around you and that everyone has something good to offer.

Source: Changeability: How Artists, Activists, And Awakeners Navigate Change

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