“You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.The time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. The time to build is upon us.” — Nelson Mandela.
Before Mr Nelson Mandela left prison he said, “As I stand before the door of my freedom, I realise that if I do not leave my pain, anger & bitterness, I will still be in prison.” Self imprisonment is worse than that imposed. Forgiveness does not make you weak, it sets you free..
Beauty has so many forms, and I think the most beautiful thing is compassion and generosity.
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” ― . The most beautiful post of 2023 had been this one – asking how many people would be entering 2023 with self inflicted pain because of lack of forgiveness. How many of us imprisoned ourself because of anger and bitterness. Holding grudges does not make you strong – it makes you bitter. Forgiveness does not make you weak, it sets you free Consider this for the 2023 journey. Whilst at it see below some qualities to strengthen you on this journey of healing.
7 characters to embrace to walk a healing journey and release yourself from toxicity. – inspired by Nelson Mandelas long walk to Freedom
- Courage
- Hope
- Compassion
- Reconciliation
- Generosity
- Solidarity
- Toughness
What do you think?