Forgiveness has less to do with whether or not the other person deserves forgiveness and more to do with the quality of my life, now. Do I want to live anxiously, fretfully, obsessively? Or would I rather live with peace and freedom, clarity and charity? Which, really, is the happier way to be?

Forgiveness can be hard, but forgiving the other can be the best gift we give ourselves. Do yourself a favor: let it go.

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