There is power in forgetting

After my children argue, the offender must say “I’m sorry;” then, the other must say, “I accept your apology.”

© Judy Mae Bingman

The matter is done forever. It’s not allowed to be brought up in the next argument.

It’s forgotten.

Saying “I’m sorry” is a way of accepting responsibilities for our actions which were less than they should have been.

Yet, without “acceptance” of the other’s regret, forgiveness is not complete.

Clear the air around you. Get rid of those past hurts and disappointments which weigh you down and keep you from embracing life.

• Ask forgiveness.

• Accept forgiveness of others.

• Keep it in the past.

• Get beyond it.

There’s a whole world waiting for you.

Now, understand, there’s a difference between innocent acts and intentional, repeated acts.

Forgiving, accepting, and forgetting when innocent misunderstanding happen leads to peace. But, intentional acts of cruelty done by someone who isn’t sincere in their apology should not be forgotten.