Posted by lovelorn on December 13, 2007, at 20:06:11
In reply to Re: t said the F word possible trigger ? » llurpsienoodle, posted by Dinah on December 13, 2007, at 19:48:14
>It might all boil down to different definitions of forgiveness
Yes. That is why I find it useful to go right to the source - a dictionary.
We sometimes add on our own meaning to the word or concept, rightly or wrongly.
>Most particularly when they haven't asked for forgiveness
That's the thing with forgiveness. You can grant it in mind and emotion without anyone ever having to ask for it. Not saying it is easy. It sometimes takes a looong time to forgive someone of something, and some things maybe never. It may not be in our capacity.
>I feel no obligation to them. I feel some obligation to myself...
I think that is the point in terms of certain forgiveness.
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