Do You Know The Value of Forgiveness?
The monosyllable 'Sorry' is more frequently used in the world.
It finds its expression in various languages through different utterances.
Hence, nobody can say, 'Sorry, I am not familiar with it.
' It makes even an enemy to forgive, but many people hesitate to say that word.
Their ego prevents that.
A survey showed that more than 50% of people in the UK live with the guilt of not able to say 'Sorry' or even 'Thank you' to someone.
A person will lose nothing by admitting his mistake; he rather stands to gain from that.
The sense of guilt vanishes and elation sets in the person that seeks pardon.
Of course, to say sorry before others, one needs courage.
Now, the role of the forgiver is more crucial and wanting in action.
What is Forgiveness? The act of showing mercy for another person's wrongdoings is known as forgiveness.
If you know how to forgive a person, you are a human.
The more often you pardon others' mistakes, you tend to develop divine qualities and later become a noble personality.
Patience, tolerance, and proper understanding are the essentials involved in excusing anybody.
Great souls ignore the mistakes of even their offenders and pray for the welfare of the latter.
Such people are venerated as messengers of God.
Buddha, Christ, and Mahatma Gandhi come under the last group.
Some people pardon others out of compulsion to maintain their public image and reputation.
Rude people consider such acts as shame on them.
Egoistic people always keep a distance from others but blame others for their mistakes.
Even when somebody admits the mistakes, they don't forgive instantly.
They pretend to be good but nurture bad intentions within.
They are like a bouncing ball.
Benefits of Forgiveness: A sense of grace and satisfaction is felt by the forgiver.
The ill effects of anger, outburst and frustrations due to the mistakes are avoided.
The energy saved and good name earned have a salubrious impact.
It induces the person to repeat such graceful acts.
The wrongdoers also feel ashamed of their behavior, and sincerely endeavor to avoid repetition of their mistakes and offenses.
The last but not the least is the chain of actions like vengeance and revenge is eliminated.
When many people practice forgiveness, the society perceives the values of happiness and harmony.
Even when somebody is at fault, decent people regret and apologize for it.
Exercise caution to forgive only for genuine reasons.
Otherwise, people take it for granted to commit more mistakes.
Watch your words and deeds to avert saying "I am sorry.
" Mark Twain wrote, "Let us endeavor so to live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.
"
It finds its expression in various languages through different utterances.
Hence, nobody can say, 'Sorry, I am not familiar with it.
' It makes even an enemy to forgive, but many people hesitate to say that word.
Their ego prevents that.
A survey showed that more than 50% of people in the UK live with the guilt of not able to say 'Sorry' or even 'Thank you' to someone.
A person will lose nothing by admitting his mistake; he rather stands to gain from that.
The sense of guilt vanishes and elation sets in the person that seeks pardon.
Of course, to say sorry before others, one needs courage.
Now, the role of the forgiver is more crucial and wanting in action.
What is Forgiveness? The act of showing mercy for another person's wrongdoings is known as forgiveness.
If you know how to forgive a person, you are a human.
The more often you pardon others' mistakes, you tend to develop divine qualities and later become a noble personality.
Patience, tolerance, and proper understanding are the essentials involved in excusing anybody.
Great souls ignore the mistakes of even their offenders and pray for the welfare of the latter.
Such people are venerated as messengers of God.
Buddha, Christ, and Mahatma Gandhi come under the last group.
Some people pardon others out of compulsion to maintain their public image and reputation.
Rude people consider such acts as shame on them.
Egoistic people always keep a distance from others but blame others for their mistakes.
Even when somebody admits the mistakes, they don't forgive instantly.
They pretend to be good but nurture bad intentions within.
They are like a bouncing ball.
Benefits of Forgiveness: A sense of grace and satisfaction is felt by the forgiver.
The ill effects of anger, outburst and frustrations due to the mistakes are avoided.
The energy saved and good name earned have a salubrious impact.
It induces the person to repeat such graceful acts.
The wrongdoers also feel ashamed of their behavior, and sincerely endeavor to avoid repetition of their mistakes and offenses.
The last but not the least is the chain of actions like vengeance and revenge is eliminated.
When many people practice forgiveness, the society perceives the values of happiness and harmony.
Even when somebody is at fault, decent people regret and apologize for it.
Exercise caution to forgive only for genuine reasons.
Otherwise, people take it for granted to commit more mistakes.
Watch your words and deeds to avert saying "I am sorry.
" Mark Twain wrote, "Let us endeavor so to live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.
"
