speechless before
these budding green spring leaves
in blazing sunlight
these budding green spring leaves
in blazing sunlight
~ Basho in NARROW ROAD TO THE INTERIOR
In our society, forgiveness is often seen as weakness. People who forgive those who have hurt them or their family are made to look as if they really don't care about their loved ones. But forgiveness is tremendous strength. It is the action of someone who refuses to be consumed by hatred and revenge.