The Power of Forgiveness

Every one of us wishes to improve our relations,

But we keep hoping for the others to do the initiation.

Have you ever reflected that humans are the only living being that can keep punishing themselves and their loved ones repeatedly for the same mistake? Not only this, we can continue to keep the bitterness going for years for the same mistake.   

If your pet dog does something mischievous and you shout at him, he will go away but soon return with the same love as if nothing has happened. You also may not stay angry with him for long. But when it comes to mistakes committed by our loved ones, we keep remembering them for years. We don't even hesitate to keep poking and hurting our loved ones by reminding them of their past mistakes. 

I invite you to think differently in the coming week - 

Let us replace the baggage of bitter memories stored in our minds with joyful thoughts by asking for forgiveness for our mistakes, and forgiving others for their mistakes. Not because they deserve your forgiveness; but because you deserve peace. 

Getting angry is like drinking poison and hoping that the other person will die, and forgiveness is like nectar that you give to others but it heals your wounds. That is why forgiveness is a super virtue.   

It is not necessary to respond to every provocation in life with words; let us learn to respond to a few questions with silence and smile. 

Wishing you a joyful week and life.