A Matter of Choice

FORGIVENESS

“To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.” Confucius

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slow down and REFLECT

on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation

Have you ever forgiven someone for the harms their actions caused you? Why did you choose to forgive them?

Have you ever been unable to forgive someone for the harm their actions caused you? Why do you think you have chosen not to forgive them?

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

Forgiving is a powerful and positive choice. It frees you from being stuck in the past and facilitates positive choices in the future.

“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” Corrie Ren Boom

“When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive.” Alan Paton

“It’s not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place because it frees you.” Tyler Perry

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ai assistant

INTERPRETATION of TODAY’S QUOTE

Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

“To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.” Confucius

“This is a well-known quote by Confucius that emphasizes the importance of letting go of grudges. Here’s how it can be interpreted:

  • Focus on the present and future: Dwelling on past wrongs keeps you stuck. By letting go, you free yourself to move forward and focus on your own well-being.
  • Don’t let anger consume you: Holding onto anger is like letting someone who wronged you continue to have power over your emotions. Forgiveness doesn’t mean condoning the action, but rather releasing yourself from negativity.
  • Learn from the experience: While dwelling on the negative isn’t helpful, you can learn from the experience. This quote doesn’t necessarily mean forgetting entirely, but rather not letting the memory fester.

Confucius believed in the power of forgiveness and moving forward with a positive outlook.” (Gemini ai)

Interested in a few more ideas from ai?

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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