Yes, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years for opposing the apartheid system in South Africa.

Forgiveness is an essential quality for any relationship to exist, let alone thrive.

My observation is that lack of forgiveness has caused many relationships to collapse; Second, we often fail to understand why we have difficulty forgiving.

And finally, we don’t know what forgiveness is.

The missed meaning of forgiveness: Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or revenge toward a person or group who has wronged you, whether or not they deserve your forgiveness.

We need to understand what forgiveness is and what it is not.

Experts who teach forgiveness point out that when you forgive, you are not overlooking or denying the seriousness of an offense against you.

Forgiveness does not mean forgetting, condoning or excusing offenses.

Only the strong can forgive: Mandela knew very well that forgiveness is not a weakness, but rather a strength, which allows us to forgive.

By forgiving his oppressors, Mandela could move past the pain and anger of his past and focus on building a better future for South Africa.

So, forgiveness is not a sign of weakness but it is a powerful indicator of strength.

The natural reaction after being hurt or harmed is anger and revenge.

Only strong people can refrain from imposing sanctions for serious wrongdoing.

The common denominator among all those who have survived divorce and dysfunctional relationships is the ability to forgive.

Lack of forgiveness is a prison: American writer William Arthur Ward, who wrote more than 100 poems, articles and meditations, once said: “A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.”

Forgiveness can help free people from the control of those who have wronged them and can improve their mental health and well-being.

Likewise, Lewis B. Swedes, a renowned writer and ethicist, said it best: “To forgive is to free a prisoner and discover that that prisoner was you. »

Another group of my favorite writers, Neil T. Anderson and Charles Mylander, profoundly mention that… “when we refuse to forgive, we harbor a bit of resentment. Give it some time, we’re feeling resentful. We neglect to deal with resentment and we become bitter. Here’s the bad news. Bitterness pollutes the atmosphere of our lives. Bitter people attract trouble because they provoke it blindly.

In conclusion, marriage is a forgiving series of ongoing events.

Forgiveness in marriage is not just a one-time endeavor but an ongoing practice.

It involves daily choices to let go of bitterness, resentment, and revenge; choosing to communicate openly and extend grace, providing a path to resolution and restoration.

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