forgiveness is not a condition, sorry not the cure

forgiveness is not a condition, sorry not the cure

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
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forgiveness is not a condition, nor a cure, in the style of Jon Roggie) -- sort of

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forgive me,
for I knew not ...
(nope, wait a minute)
start again.

it is irrelevant
what I didn't know.

i hurt you,
and that is enough.

if you can't forgive me,
i understand,

because sorry,
doesn't come
with strings attached.


© 2016 Lyn Anderson


Author's Note

Lyn Anderson
I am sorry, for the video, in advance.:)

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no there are no "strings" to being sorry for hurting someone... too many believe all that is needed is a sorry, but without an understanding of why you hurt someone, you will just repeat words and never change the actions that led to the hurt... to dig into why you hurt someone and learn from it may not get you forgiven, but at least you won't be spreading the hurt to others...

these days, apologies and sorries come easily, cheaply and meaningless unless backed up with changed behavior and actions... yes!! take responsibility for it and change it!! and do it without any expectation of forgiveness..

redzone

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

very true, my friend, and thank you.
Well said. Also, I like this song. I'm not ashamed to admit it. :)


Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thanks, I appreciate that.
I love the simple way you have framed this message. Bare, true and heart felt.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thank you. The style is my interpretation of Jon Roggie
Shannon

8 Years Ago

I see that. I like his, too. But you have used it well. It feels both careful and organic at the.. read more
But if you refuse to forgive someone, you are also hurting yourself. I firmly believe that. It's true that an unintentional slight still hurts, but if the person owns up to the mistake, well, I think forgiveness is in order. Lydi**

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

I believe that as well, Lydia, and I hope, people who are in this mind set of "unforgivable" learn t.. read more
Lydia Shutter

8 Years Ago

Yes, that is quite different.
i love this meaning...we know that others can not always forgive us and won't....most often they will but the problem still lies in that we will not forgive ourselves.

j.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

You are right. I have been talking to Jon recently, and collaborating with him, and reading him. His.. read more

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Lyn Anderson
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