I've often been confused by that too -- I mean, letting go is one thing, but isn't the theory of evolution based on the idea that, from learning from past experiences, we evolve and advance? How can you walk away from a situation without learning from it? As Trippin said above, "forgive and forget" is a really retarded statement. Maybe forgiveness without the forgetting???
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Originally Posted by notgoodenuf
I would agree you cannot erase the past. The cruel actions of others cannot be forgiven without punishment. If you let it go...you will continue to be taken advantage of and will continue to take a beating. Your abusers will never learn anything by forgiving them.
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