Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the read more

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

And the only thing to do with a sin is to confess, do penance and then, after some kind of read more

And the only thing to do with a sin is to confess, do penance and then, after some kind of decent interval, ask for forgiveness.

Know all and you will pardon all.

Know all and you will pardon all.

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is read more

When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish read more

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter read more

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.