Moving on to the Goodness of Love
Not forgiving ourselves, not forgiving others, not forgiving, even when the whole world thinks we should, is a part of who we are. It is as natural to us as…
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The Place We’d Rather Live
In the aftermath of catastrophic wounds, an obsessive, demonizing hatred may be mobilized to help us survive. And yet here, too, understanding eventually becomes the desirable thing, if for no…
The Need to Blame
The need to blame (ourselves or others) runs so deeply at times that it can feel like a basic necessity. Part of the need arises as a defense against shame. …
Forgiveness Is a Journey.
Forgiveness about injuries this deep does not come easily or quickly. There can’t always be a moment of forgiveness, when suddenly our lives are transformed. We are human. We need…
Blame
Blame is a way we lie to ourselves. It is not just a way of refusing to look at who we are or avoiding responsibility. It is also a defense…
Forgiveness, a Comprehensive Topic
When I first turned my attention to forgiveness, it seemed a worthwhile, if unexciting, topic. But as I immersed myself, I realized that forgiveness is as fundamental and important as…
Forgiveness as a Way of Being
Forgiveness is an aspect of the workings of love. It can be a bridge back from hatred and alienation as well as a liberation from two kinds of hell: bitterness…