Forgiveness: Letting go of Anger and Hurt.

I know it's been almost a month since I last posted.  Please forgive me.

Actually, I've had some very deep thoughts lately on forgiveness, what it means, why we should do it, and why it's so powerful.  I saw on the local news the other day a story about The Forgiveness Project and it got me to thinking.  "What is forgiveness really?" It's a very complex thing, and it shouldn't be summarized in one posting.  But, I'm going to try.

Forgiveness can be one of the most powerful things you can do for another person, and for yourself.  And since it's Easter Sunday, it seemed appropriate to talk about forgiveness today.  I woke up this morning thinking about it.  There is a reason the story of Easter is about forgiveness and rebirth.  Because that's what forgiving somebody or yourself is all about; rebirth.  Starting over with a clear conscience, an open heart, and a certain mental calmness that allows us to be the best we can be.