Let’s be kind to ourselves and not get reinjured every time we encounter someone who has caused us hurt.

When you look at your husband, do you see a cumbersome collection of his mistakes? Do you feel your love for him clogged up by annoyance and offense? I’m sure you have good reasons, and perhaps some deep wounds. All the more reason to do everything possible to limit the hurt.

“What if forgiveness, rather than being a pansy way of saying ‘it’s ok’ is actually wielding bolt cutters and snapping the chain that links us [to that act]? Forgiveness is about being a freedom fighter.” - Nadia Bolz-Weber, founding pastor of the House for All Sinners and Saints

References:

Buddhist story: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hara_Tanzan Nadia Bolz-Weber quote: https://youtu.be/VhmRkUtPra8 Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61c0e2c4b3f4200018bf41e0 Free guide: pages.bethechangeinyourmarriage.com Course Info: www.bethechangeinyourmarriage.com