Quotes About Reflection

My private measure of success is daily. If this were to be the last day of my life would I be content with it? To live in a harmonious balance of commitments and pleasures is what I strive for.

Let bygones be bygones.

Forgiveness is primarily for our own sake, so that we no longer carry the burden of resentment. But to forgive does not mean we will allow injustice again.

It's kind of hard to articulate, but, like, this notion of mercy, forgiveness, was very appealing for me. It was very profound. And it had a deep impact, and I think it still does.

I want to rid my heart of envy, and cleanse my soul of rage before I'm through.

Injuries too well remembered cannot heal.

Find your way with the certain and gentle light of forgiveness.

Pain is no longer pain when it is past.

Sister, I won't ask for forgiveness, my sins are all I have.

Forgive thyself little, and others much.

NVC self-forgiveness: connecting with the need we were trying to meet when we took the action that we now regret.

Revenge may not be a particularly high consciousness-oriented activity.

Most people focus on forgiving others, thinking there isn't a need for self-forgiveness, particularly if they see themselves as a victim.

Forgiveness should be an act, but this is a state with him.

Forgiveness is not about the other person or what they did. Forgiveness is for YOU and about YOU.

Forgiveness does not mean condoning what has been done. It means taking what happened seriously...drawing out the sting in the memory that threatens our entire existence.

It is impossible to move on to new states of mind unless you seek the forgiveness of those you've offended.

Lord, forgive them, for they know what they do!

From the body of one guilty deed a thousand ghostly fears and haunting thoughts proceed.

May I tell you why it seems to me a good thing for us to remember wrong that has been done us? That we may forgive it.

We never ask God to forgive anybody except when we haven't.

Anyone is to be pitied who has just sense enough to perceive his deficiencies.

Think of the ills from which you are exempt.

Ask the gods nothing excessive.