Pardon Me

TODAY'S QUOTE:
"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future."... Paul Boese

Grudges of any sort take up so much space inside the baggage we carry, frankly I resent renting any room at all to negatives. I'm more apt to tuck in a few extra positives and as many spare smiles as I can hold. The things that add joy to the space they inhabit weigh next to nothing and can actually lighten the load by lifting dark moods and reducing disturbing thoughts. The less blame you deal out the less guilt you earn. Pardon me anytime, it's good for you too.
 
Forgiveness isn't easy, but it's always better than willingly assigning such a heavy load to your own shoulders. Life has a habit of placing enough obstacles in our path, so why build burdens? Funny thing is, it's not always someone else that needs forgiveness most... sometimes the hardest person to pardon is yourself.

Getting past the past demands coming to terms with things that are often very unpleasant to terminate. Taking responsibility for our own offenses is necessary, but we also have to own up to the things we allowed in others. That can be a most bitter pill to swallow. There may even be times when someone denies you forgiveness, making your own pardon all the more vital to getting on with life.

Once a lesson is learned and a pardon granted there is no sane reason to continue carrying the negatives any situation inspires. Face the way your heading and keep an eye on the prize, don't try walking backwards and expect to get anywhere. Why don't you.... think about it.... let it ride.... then decide????