This audio is a companion to the post entitled, “Is It Time to Forgive?” In it, I describe my own story of forgiveness to illustrate that it is possible. I am happy to hear your feedback, so please feel free to comment or send me an email.
Sending love to all of you,
Gail
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Gail ,
The best part I like about your website is the audio section of the posts. You have a great voice and the way you tell the thinks are ultimate truths with no place for any exaggeration.
I totally accept that forgiveness is possible only with the consent of the self and its ok to be selfish for one’s own well being … and yes you said it right, you are not alone who has damaged relations with parents in the teenage…perhaps we humans have a less level of understanding in teenage than that of old age…
Even I have had very bad relationship with my family a while ago and everything changed with my mom’s illness … I got a chance to see at myself for what I am and very am I heading ? … I have been practising the act of forgiveness and I am more than happy for what I am today… by the way I am happy for your own realtionship got fixed with your parents and you are having a good time with them…
Keep writing and posting such wonderful posts Gail… perhaps its not you but we should be thankful in the first place to have discovered your blog…
Give us more …
I am so sorry for your mother’s illness, Satish, but I’m glad for you that you have been able to let it change you. And when one person changes or lets go, it affects everyone around them. That definitely happened for me and my whole family.
I appreciate your feedback about the audio posts. There will be more….
Sending love, Gail
Hi Gail.
This was great to hear as audio from your own voice. The story sets a good example because it worked out for you.
It was very peaceful to listen to this, and it is empowering for those who think forgiving won’t work. On the one hand, it might be a long process, but on the other hand, it’s the only way to get past that inner conflict, so the length of time is irrelevant.
Forgiving is what smart people do.
Fantastic audio and presentation here.
I think you completely nailed it, Armen. “Forgiving is what smart people do.”
As I’ve been responding to comments, I’ve been thinking about humility. Part of being willing to forgive is being humble, being willing to let go of the need to be right. A survivor of abuse, for example, is right that terrible things were done to them. But being right in this situation doesn’t support recovery and moving on. And, yes, length of time is irrelevant - the choice is made in every moment to be free.
Thanks so much for your comment!
Hi Gail, this is a great audio, and your voice is so pleasant!
Thanks so much, Albert! What an amazing idea - to have four articles on forgiveness come out together - and the comments have been so tender and heartfelt. You have created the momentum for real change. Blessings to you…
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