Norman CousinsLife is an adventure in forgiveness
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Life is an adventure in forgiveness. The way we live our lives is a reflection of our character. Therefore, our character is a reflection of our life through the choices we make. In order to live a better life, we must forgive those who have hurt us, including ourselves.
A great analogy for this is the idea of forgiving yourself. In order to live a better life, you must forgive yourself for your mistakes and misdeeds. Once you have forgiven yourself, you will be able to move forward and accomplish great things.
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