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The Important Truth Of Forgiveness Isn't What You Think, And I Know That Now

The art of letting go

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The Important Truth Of Forgiveness Isn't What You Think, And I Know That Now
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Forgiveness — A term so commonly used we almost forget it's face value. Unless you've lived in a utopian bubble where feelings aren't real, you have most likely dealt with either forgiving someone, or having someone forgive you.

The importance of forgiveness isn't the act itself, but the immediate affect it has on your overall well being.

Being a college student, I have been wronged many times. However, I have also made mistakes and apologized for them always. One of the biggest lessons in life you will learn is that people are not always sorry.

Actually, this is probably one of the hardest lessons I had to deal with while being here at Auburn.

Whether that person did not see an error in what they did, or they just simply do not care, it is important to note that this is not in any way your fault. If they hurt you, you have the right to expect an apology, and if you don't get one, instead of holding a grudge that is detrimental to your overall health and well-being, learn to forgive and let go.

With forgiveness comes the art of letting something or someone go.

This is a crucial turning point in any young adult's life because if you haven't already realized, some people are only temporary subjects in the current chapter of your story. It hurts to lose someone or something, but it is so imminent to realize that you can not change the way they feel or think and to just move on. I can't even recall the number of times I've had to be the bigger person and forgive someone for something they did to me that they weren't sorry for.

Because of this, I am a stronger person, and I am at peace with my life.

If you hold onto wrongdoings for too long, you will lose your sense of awareness to how wonderful life can be. Yes, some things are unforgivable, but they can still be placed in the past.

Do not let these occurrences shape who you are, be better than them.

Learn from them.

Grow from them.

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