The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive. --John Green
I like the visual of a "labyrinth of suffering." The photograph accompanying the quote is of a hedge maze taller than an adult. It looks puzzling, seemingly goes on forever, one cannot escape. Forgiving shines the light of clarity and manifests the way out of distress, out of the labyrinth.
Aside from the emotional angst of carrying a grudge, I see the greatest suffering of not forgiving in the loss of potential. Forgiving frees up energy that can be put to much better use than dragging around unnecessary baggage.
To ponder: where are you wasting energy on grudges or resentments?
Light-hearted,
Leta
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