Things we confuse with forgiveness
/It is easy to conflate forgiveness with forgetting, trust and justice. It is powerful to differentiate them from one another. Think about these statements to help.
To forgive does NOT mean
To forget that we were hurt. It does mean we can operate free of them.
To trust. Trust is earned.
Justice. Justice sets things right in our world. Forgiveness sets things right in you. They both matter.
…the reminder I especially needed was his compassionate naming of how each of his “illusions” had served their purposes—and that he didn't need to judge himself or others harshly for having them.