Forgiveness isn’t about letting the other person off the hook – it’s about releasing ourselves.
GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN
GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN
Gabrielle Bernstein on forgiveness
Gabrielle Bernstein86 quotes“Forgiveness isn’t about letting the other person off the hook – it’s about releasing ourselves.”
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Marianne WilliamsonMarianne Williamson In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.
Andy StanleyAndy Stanley Let’s forgive the past and who we were then. Let’s embrace the present and who we’re capable of becoming. Let’s surrender the future and watch miracles unfold.
Marianne WilliamsonMarianne Williamson What I want to do first with education is my student loan idea. Basically, if you go into teaching and teach for five years, your student loans should be forgiven. It doesn’t cost that much.
Charles SchumerCharles Schumer Forgiveness is giving up all hope of having had a better past.
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Golda MeirGolda Meir Before we can experience the pure & serene state of love, we must learn how to give forgiveness – to ourselves & to others. Have you forgiven yourself?
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