Agreed! And thanks for joining, Richard. As I sometimes like to put it simply, forgiving simply means transforming negative feelings into positive ones; and the reason we do it is to take care of ourselves and, sometimes, others. Putting it simply doesn't make it less complex, though--hence why I like to muse about it here.
Excellent reflection on the process of forgiveness. I have personally experienced that as I move into desiring the best for my enemies, the grip of emotional pain they caused me loses its power. I now move into the position of power, because I want the best for them. Maybe that is why Jesus tells us to “love our enemies.“ It really sets us free.
Seems overly complex to me.
Agreed! And thanks for joining, Richard. As I sometimes like to put it simply, forgiving simply means transforming negative feelings into positive ones; and the reason we do it is to take care of ourselves and, sometimes, others. Putting it simply doesn't make it less complex, though--hence why I like to muse about it here.
Excellent reflection on the process of forgiveness. I have personally experienced that as I move into desiring the best for my enemies, the grip of emotional pain they caused me loses its power. I now move into the position of power, because I want the best for them. Maybe that is why Jesus tells us to “love our enemies.“ It really sets us free.