I can totally relate to that and understand that struggle. In the end we can only make sure that their deeds will never be forgotten and hope that they will get what they deserve eventually.
That’s the plan - keeping the public busy with fear and on the other hand giving them little tidbits to keep them quiet. Reminds a lot of panem et circenses
Great piece and you have done a great job with your own experience and some wonderful quotes. I wonder if forgiveness means letting go of pain? It seems to me that I have forgiven but then I have no desire to interact with people who have caused pain. It may not be forgiveness at the level of the heart but intellectual forgiveness which probably means little. I heard a short interview awhile ago of Malcolm Gladwell with Megan Kelly and it is worthwhile listening to - https://youtu.be/PcO5zIF1m8Q
Thank you, Reuben! Great input as always and thank you for that interview which is really worth watching. I am not sure if forgiveness means letting go of the pain. As always, I can only speak for myself but it is more about letting go of the grudge you have first. The pain may linger a while longer, depending on how deeply you were hurt or affected, and I believe that is ok as long as we chose to eventually allow it to go away without trying to hold on to it if that makes any sense.
I suppose that depending on the transgression, we may forgive but do not necessarily forget (let’s call it learning), making it understandable not wanting to interact any longer, especially when the trust in that person is no longer there. We still do have the choice as to whom we are willing to give our time and attention.
I am struggling to forgive the people who have perpetrated the wrongs we have endured these past two years…
I can totally relate to that and understand that struggle. In the end we can only make sure that their deeds will never be forgotten and hope that they will get what they deserve eventually.
Even just having the general public know and accept what happened would help a bit. But memories are short these days, with so many Next Big Things.
That’s the plan - keeping the public busy with fear and on the other hand giving them little tidbits to keep them quiet. Reminds a lot of panem et circenses
Bread and circuses indeed
Great piece and you have done a great job with your own experience and some wonderful quotes. I wonder if forgiveness means letting go of pain? It seems to me that I have forgiven but then I have no desire to interact with people who have caused pain. It may not be forgiveness at the level of the heart but intellectual forgiveness which probably means little. I heard a short interview awhile ago of Malcolm Gladwell with Megan Kelly and it is worthwhile listening to - https://youtu.be/PcO5zIF1m8Q
Thank you, Reuben! Great input as always and thank you for that interview which is really worth watching. I am not sure if forgiveness means letting go of the pain. As always, I can only speak for myself but it is more about letting go of the grudge you have first. The pain may linger a while longer, depending on how deeply you were hurt or affected, and I believe that is ok as long as we chose to eventually allow it to go away without trying to hold on to it if that makes any sense.
I suppose that depending on the transgression, we may forgive but do not necessarily forget (let’s call it learning), making it understandable not wanting to interact any longer, especially when the trust in that person is no longer there. We still do have the choice as to whom we are willing to give our time and attention.
What a beautiful insight! Thank you so much!