Folk Wisdom

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. - Dolly Parton 

 I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing. - Buddy Hackett 

 If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will. - Abraham Lincoln 

 Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. - Will Rogers

Further reading: What I Know - What I Don't Know 

  Planting Seeds Pleasing Everyone

The key to forgiveness is to forgive from the heart -- not from the mind. - Sheri Rosenthal

The key to forgiveness is to forgive from the heart -- not from the mind. 

- Sheri Rosenthal 

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
- The Buddha

You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
- Matthew 5:43-44

Don't take anything personally.
- don Miguel Ruiz (this is the second of his Four Agreements)

Forgiving is not a gift to someone else - Forgiving is your gift to yourself - a great gift - the gift of happiness.
- jlh

Today's affirmation: I forgive everyone, especially myself, for all actions and all inactions throughout my entire life.

Read Sheri Rosenthal's article Practical Forgiveness

Further reading: Forgiveness and Acceptance, Another Look at the Challenges

Forgive and Forget? Can You Really Lift Your Burden of Resentments?

We are most like God when we forgive

Forgiveness is Essential to a Great Relationship