tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post1966356443314495882..comments2023-05-07T00:48:54.638-07:00Comments on Incongruous Circumspection: Is Forgiveness ALWAYS the Correct Answer?Incongruous Circumspectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16232186225573312896noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post-86479934555644869722013-09-19T07:10:26.912-07:002013-09-19T07:10:26.912-07:00I think the church (and self-help gurus in general...I think the church (and self-help gurus in general) does over-emphasise the value forgiveness. But the question posed here is a little vague: are we talking about routine slights that inconvenience us or hurt our feelings? Or an act that may produce death, loss of use of a limb or other organ, or the fear of similar bodily disintegration? <br /><br />Even when victims of trauma physically recoverM Dolon Hickmonhttp://1324book.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post-58091075821408597102013-09-18T15:18:39.145-07:002013-09-18T15:18:39.145-07:00I agree with Angela.
You can forgive someone with...I agree with Angela.<br /><br />You can forgive someone without welcoming him or her back into your life instantly (or at all). Lydiahttp://www.on-the-other-hand.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post-90634571918691346962013-09-18T14:44:03.296-07:002013-09-18T14:44:03.296-07:00I think it depends on your definition of forgivene...I think it depends on your definition of forgiveness. The dictionary definition is to stop feeling anger or resentment toward someone who has wronged you. It says nothing about loving your offender, continuing a relationship, or remaining silent about your abuse. In this respect I look at forgiveness as a healthy goal though if you've been greatly wronged it is a long and difficult process. IAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441414629740353250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post-65680581858642064312013-09-18T14:30:34.249-07:002013-09-18T14:30:34.249-07:00For me when I've been hurt and have gone throu...For me when I've been hurt and have gone through all the emotional parts and see it through.. feel it..work it out..when the pain is over and I've done the heart work so to speak.. I usually forgive. If someone is intentional in their desire to hurt I don't forgive... I don't hold it either. I move on and am a little wiser for next time.. not <br />always...but mostly...;)pattinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post-86207577740658586122013-09-18T14:19:04.379-07:002013-09-18T14:19:04.379-07:00There is something to forgiveness, but there's...There is something to forgiveness, but there's hazards in taking it too far, and allowing the person to harm you again. Sometimes there is no other choice but to break off the relationship with that person, and do everything possible to keep them away from you.Sheldonhttp://ramblingsofsheldon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359713856816206512.post-48279088861374000382013-09-18T13:35:06.353-07:002013-09-18T13:35:06.353-07:00Holding grudges makes your blood pressure go up an...Holding grudges makes your blood pressure go up and saps your energy and distracts your attention from more useful pursuits.<br /><br />The only thing we have power on is the present moment. This is not out of a book.fem_progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081289139594360927noreply@blogger.com