I read something recently I guess I've always known but had almost forgotten. Some religious traditions say that if we don't forgive those who sin against us then God will not forgive us for sinning against him, as we all do in spite of how hard we try not to.

I got to thinking...how does anyone really forgive someone? It seems important to me to work my way through this question. I only know one person who I struggle all the time to understand and try to make myself forgive...but the sense of hurt, of a lifetime of frustration and mental/emotional struggles caused by this person ARE ALWAYS WITH ME.

We hear things like "forgive but never forget" but suddenly I find myself thinking that's not going to cut it!! When you really try to tell yourself you've forgiven somebody, have you if you never stop remembering???

I've had the question in my mind for days - just wondered what others might think? Forgiveness is not really an easy subject to think deeply about. The more I try to think about it, the more I realize I cannot delve too deeply into my thoughts.

Any takers?