Forgiveness

To forgive is to honour
The deeper self within
To step away from perceived hurt
Not let the ego win

We think it shows a weakness
To let past traumas go
But truly it's a blessing
It is how our spirit grows

Why hold onto anger
Or hurt, or fear, despair?
When we can drop all heaviness
And breathe much cleaner air

For grudges serve no purpose
They only cause self-harm
They do not impact others
Who stay unaware, and calm

Instead focus on blessing
Those who hurt with words or deeds
This will disrupt their influence
Allowing you to pay no heed

Forgiveness is a practice
With intention, it will grow
Over time you will rise higher
As you let vengeance go

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