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It is time

6/2/2015

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Several years ago, when my kids and I were prepared to leave the house or move on to whatever was next, we would quote Rafiki’s famous line from The Lion King,

“It is time.”
Sometimes you know you’re prepared because the checklist is complete. Other times, it’s more a feeling of readiness. Sometimes, it’s a realization that you need to move on.

What are you prepared for today?

Is it time to forgive?

In forgiveness, we may get hung up because we don’t know what steps are available to take. Fortunately, many writers have set forth their understandings of steps to forgiveness – different paths leading to the same result.

For example, Leo Babauta (Zen Habits) lists eight steps to forgiveness:
  Commit to letting go
  Think about the pros and cons
  Realize you have a choice
  Empathize with the other
  Understand your responsibility in the matter
  Focus on the present
  Allow peace to enter your life
  Forgive and feel compassion

Forgiveness also is a tricky thing: while the steps are similar, each person’s path, indeed each situation, is unique. Further, it’s easy to get hung up on the timing, thinking, “I should be ready for the next step.”

Forgiveness eschews all should’s.

Take the step you’re ready to take, when you’re ready to take it. Reaffirm the step your on while you’re on it. In this way, the path itself becomes an oasis from the pain.

Whether it’s the first step or next step, it waits before you.

It is time to forgive.

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Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time. Sara Paddison

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