A Course in Miracles is based on forgiveness, but what exactly is forgiveness?
“It is the means by which fear dissolves in your mind.”
“Yes, but saying that is almost like saying nothing. Tell us about its manifestations instead, so we can understand how all-encompassing it is.”
“Of course. Here they are:
Forgiveness sees the solution beside every problem.
Forgiveness sees humour instead of drama.
Forgiveness laughs out loud at absurdity.
Forgiveness means having a direction instead of being lost.
Forgiveness means wanting to give instead of wanting to receive.
Forgiveness means cultivating deep self-love.
Forgiveness means feeling loved by life.
Forgiveness means choosing to dream beautiful dreams.
Forgiveness is a smile instead of a scowl.
Forgiveness sees hope instead of doom.
Forgiveness chooses to see light instead of darkness.
Forgiveness builds bridges instead of seeking empty excuses to avoid them.
Forgiveness sees one where everyone sees two.
Forgiveness sees the game and plays.
Forgiveness never closes doors; it always keeps them open.
Forgiveness gets back up after a fall and learns from the mistake.
Forgiveness does not give up; forgiveness is incapable of giving up.
Forgiveness is courage.
Forgiveness refuses to be intimidated.
Forgiveness wants to know love in its fullest dimension.
Forgiveness chooses neither to lie nor to deceive itself, but to acknowledge the truth.
Forgiveness strives to live in the present and lets go of past regrets and fear of an uncertain future.
Forgiveness trusts.
Forgiveness works for the joy of it.
Forgiveness serves for the joy of it.
Forgiveness is a tireless miner.
Forgiveness laughs, sings, and dances in the midst of the storm.
Forgiveness does not settle for little; it desires everything.
Forgiveness is empowerment.
Forgiveness is the ability to choose.
Forgiveness communicates and expresses itself openly.
Forgiveness is the pursuit of inner mastery.
Forgiveness is peace, serenity, and composure.
Forgiveness is safety and feeling safe.
Forgiveness sees mistakes, not sins.
Forgiveness does not condemn mistakes; it simply understands them.
Forgiveness makes keys to free prisoners.
Forgiveness creates images so that the blind may see.
Forgiveness creates bright futures.
Forgiveness builds, constructs.
Forgiveness collaborates.
Forgiveness lets go of the diminished image of the individual self to embrace a far greater image of itself.”
“So many things forgiveness can be!”
“Who knows… How many ways are there to give ourselves love? How many ways are there to come together?”
“Countless!”