Day 40 (Fourty) of 365 days

Handling disobedience, poor choices, and disputes in a reasonable and consistent manner by not being too strict, but not being too lax either.

Forgiveness isn’t just saying sorry, it must be sincere and come from the heart. When we know how to forgive, we’re able to let go of resentment and allow ourselves to heal.

Forgiveness does not mean that we condone the behaviour of the offender. Rather it means that we value our healing nore than we value the need to be right, even if we are.

When we forgive, no matter how difficult, we experience freedom to fulfill our potential. Forgive others, ask for forgiveness and forgive yourself because peace cannot exist without forgiveness.

Forgiveness is the stuff of everyday heroes, the ultimate measure of internal peace. It can be a form of emotional aikido, where we disarm our perceived opponent with patience and calm and exact the grandest form of "revenge" by declaring peace, if only internal.

Forgiveness is a choice we have to make over and over again. It can be a fresh perspective or a healthy distance; like a quiet room with a view onto the world of complexity and conflict. If hope gives you wings, forgiveness will often be what you need to get off the ground. Sometimes, it is often difficult to foresee what transgressions or old triggers can make us feel resentful and angry, so it helps to apply the balm of forgiveness as a preventive measure, as a form of investing in yourself and a more peaceful future.

Ask yourself about who you have not forgiven in your life, what is preventing you from forgiving that person? Is there someone who youre seeking forgiveness from? Get answers to these and cultivate forgiveness as an ongoing practice.