I suppose the simple answer is practice makes perfect. Forgiveness is like any spiritual practice - the more you do it the easier it becomes.
Speaking personally, I used to be extremely judgemental & unforgiving. However, over the past few years I have found that the more I meditate the less inclined I am to hold grudges or to judge people.
The old adage is spot on (which is why it's so well known): To err is human; to forgive is divine.
Hope this helps.
:)
Also ...
That site where 'Meditation is the answer to every question you've ever asked."
What else was there ...
That advice about anyone who's driving you nuts ...
Oh yes ... how could I forget ... the ultimate example ... Christ on the Cross saying "Forgive them for they know not what they do" ...
Then there's always meditate on whatever you resent :)
Then I had a little look in my 'Oxford Book of Quotations' and it comes from Pope -
Here's a general search for the adage ...
Here's the actual piece it comes from
And a search of that site tosses up over 900 results
Comes from this little search - "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much"
A new perspective on the enemy
Came from this search - many of which look worth a visit - eg -
And in collaboration with Daniel Goleman
This page has a couple of quotes on the subject of forgiveness too
More from Jack kornfield on the art of forgiveness
The babemba tribe has an interesting ceremony
Beginners guide to forgiveness CD
Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize ...
Worth plugging some of those into Kartoo search engine
Hmmm ... dud link ?? ... try here
Advice from Michael Weiner-Davis
