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13 April 01:53AM

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What Austin S. Lin loves about this:

The most useful formulation of forgiveness I've come across. Explains why it can be so hard to forgive without letting go of wanting a different outcome.

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OceAnna 03 April 08:58AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
So true. Giving up hope for a better past = letting it be just as it was/is. Accepting that the past is just as it is. Thanks for sharing.

pdas 24 September 07:34AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Thanks for the explanation.

vizier 31 August 01:37PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I don't understand the wisdom here. "All hope of a better past"? The past cannot be changed. Forgiveness is about moving on, not looking back. Frankly this sounds like "foregiveness" is something detrimental. As for a "better past", ...

Soldier00 02 November 04:12PM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Forgiveness means giving up all, and hope of a better past. -My Edit

jbmaverick 30 August 09:18PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
That is so depressing. I was really, really hoping to one day have a better past. Oh well....(sigh)...

Melissa 31 August 08:07AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Bah ha ha...you are too funny.

jbmaverick 31 August 04:14PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Funny you should say that. One of the most cutting things that my dear, sainted, ex-wife ever skewered me straight through the heart with was the weary observation, "You never know when stop being funny, Jack." Ouch...too true.Still and all, glad if ...

Lindy 30 August 06:36PM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Thought provoking.I like this.

Melissa 23 August 09:25AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I've never thought of forgiveness that way. How simply, wonderful.

Journeying 22 August 02:22PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I don't know if anyone has commented on this already, so forgive me if I am redundant...but I find it interesting that the person credited for the above quote (which is wonderful) is "Lama Sabachthani." Maybe everyone already knows this, but "lama...

OceAnna 03 April 09:03AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I googled it. Found that it's either "Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani" or "Elio, Elio...." Never knew that.

dewucme 07 August 09:32PM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
THIS MAKES ME LAUGH IT IS SO SIMPLE BUT SO TRUE,DEWUCME

The Sheriff 20 May 12:39PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I love this. I never considered hoping for a better past, or how it prevents healing. Thanks for sharing.

MsPurple 09 May 11:39PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
This is wonderful. First we accept the fact that the past is something we have to let go. Last we accept that we need to forgive ourselves for trying to hold on.

celticmassage1 09 May 12:30AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
It's perfect. Absolutely perfect. No wonder acceptance always proceeds forgiveness. If I can't accept the past it's because i am still trying to change it. How absolutely bizaar and comical that sounds. Thanks for shar...

triara 03 May 01:12PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
This is awesome. Not in an "Awesome Dude!" sense but awe inspiring. I hope you participate more on the site. You do have something worthwhile contributing!

BeachGirl 24 April 10:38AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 2 inspirations
I think this may be one of the most perfect quotes I've ever heard! Forgiveness encompasses letting go of so many negative emotions that hold us prisoner in the time and space that the hurt took place. Forgiveness can free us from the crushing weight of pain