I have a supplementary note for the first time since I started this blog. The last blog discussed the verbs forgiving and forgetting and the combination of these two words.
John R. noted that the forgiving and forgetting distinction was a good one. And he enjoyed the post.
However, he gently pointed out that I had missed the worst combination of forgive and forget. The worst, by far, is don’t forgive and don’t forget. How could I have missed that combination?
Of course, if I don’t forgive and don’t forget, the harm and damage I suffered weigh on me. And the resentment grows, fed by the recollection.
And the recollection, like a fine wine, improves with time.
John also points out that vengeance and retribution usually flow from not forgiving and not forgetting.
John, thanks.
p.s. Don’t forget the Forgiveness App, which is free to download.
Forgiveness Series
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Forgiveness and Step 8
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