So begins our forgiveness blog; our discussion (so please post your thoughts too) of our only function;
Forgiveness
So, if forgiveness is our only function, then it would seem that I should be able to easily define it, but so far that is not the case. But as I read about it and try and practice it I see many references to forgiveness that make sense to me:
Here are some lines from workbook lesson 62 that describe forgiveness as our means of remembering that we are one Self:
Forgiveness is the demonstration that you are the light of the world. Through your forgiveness does the truth about yourself return to your memory. Therefore, in your forgiveness lies your salvation.
Illusions about yourself and the world are one. That is why all forgiveness is a gift to yourself. Your goal is to find out who you are, having denied your Identity by attacking creation and its Creator. Now you are learning how to remember the truth. For this attack must be replaced by forgiveness, so that thoughts of life may replace thoughts of death.
Parting thought: As we go about our day, at any time we can ask for help to fulfill our only function as we remember and are willing and able, we will be at peace
Thanks, Dan, for starting us up!
ReplyDeleteI am remembering more consistently that my only goal is peace, and that it comes with forgiveness. Even if I react to a person or situation, the shortcut back to peace is to ask for a different perception...to see the person or situation in a new way, with a new vision, directed by HS. Once I ask, it always comes to me. What a simple, lovely way to experience this world!
so simple - just ask for a new perception -- i'll try practicing that instead of looking for the end all/be all definition of forgiveness; i have noticed lately that I seem to be less motivated to 'understand' my way out of the dream and I feel more peaceful when I can look at what is in front of me in the present moment and forgive in that moment... I feel happy when I feel the little willingness to believe less and less in the dream...
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