We are all wronged at some point or another, it happens. Humans make mistakes, offend, and upset each other on a regular basis. No one is perfect and we are going to get in each others’ way, it’s inevitable. But without forgiveness, we cannot earn each other’s respect. I have never met someone that is forgiving that does not have respect from their peers. When we learn to let things roll off our backs and move on, we gain a world of respect that cannot be gained through ideas or time on the job or even sacrifice.
Forgiveness is a sign of wisdom. Grudges held are toxicity in ourselves that take up valuable space. Space that can be used for building connections, faith in each other, and support for those around us. Nobody has EVER done anything of great importance all by themselves, we all need each other.
Many people perceive that forgiveness means weakness. Forgiveness is not weakness, in fact it is the opposite. Forgiveness takes so much more to expend than holding a grudge does, making it harder on us. If we learn to forgive we will be the better people, and we will gain the respect of our peers and loved ones.
