This little story may change the way you look at forgiveness and choice. Every time I tell it, I get choked up. I am glad that my Higher Power is looking for progress not perfection.
Here’s the story:
When the Chinese invaded Tibet many Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns were held captive. These peace-loving contempletive men and women were systematically tortured, abused and murdered. One monk, a prisoner for several years narrowly escaped through the mountains into India. Soon after he gained freedom, the monk was interviewed regarding his ordeal. One of the questions asked of him was this: “What was your greatest fear during your captivity?” His response, “I was afraid that I would stop loving my captors”.
Who are you choosing to not forgive today?
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Thanks Cheryl,
Yes it is easy to love those that love you back. Have you read Immaculee Ilibagiza’s book Left to Tell ?/ It is one of the most powerfully moving and challenging story of forgiveness ever.
ODAAT,
Jane
This is beautiful and such a reminder that the world often retaliates towards peaceful and peace loving individuals. It is always easy to love those who are themselves loving towards us, the real challenge for us is to love those who are unlovable, or who are acting out with vicious behaviors towards us.
Thank you for this reminder at a time when I myself needed such a reminder for my own heart to heal and move forward!
Love and Light!
~Cheryl