Spot on! Forgiving is cause I want peace for myself and not necessarily cause of my offender. Forgetting is just a different ball game. I have a memory for a…

We share similar sentiments on the topic. Forgiveness gives both peace and freedom to self. It's necessary in order that one gets their positive energy up-and-running.…

Oh, yes! Forgiving is enough extension of grace. I don't see how feasible forgetting is. One can forgive, and when memories of the wrong done come to mind, they don't feel the…

Forgiveness is more a gift we give to ourselves. The weight of holding a grudge is far too crumbling and unhealthy for a person who has been wronged. Meanwhile, you mentioned…

I get your point, although both don't come off to me as a package deal. The thing is, these sad events occur and will ever remain in your mind somewhere and certainly every once…

I quite agree that peace and healing come through forgiving, cause when a person forgives, there's always a lightness that is felt. It's just important that one takes their…

I agree with you. If 'forgetting wrongs and all of that was so easy, then we'd all be living without memories. The right thing to say/do would be to just let peace be and move on…