“It was about forgiving. I understood that forgiveness itself was strong, durable—like strands of a web weaving around us, holding us.”

“We do not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it.Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.”

“Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life and here to make a contribution.”

“Many people hold onto a grudge because it offers the illusion of power and a perverse feeling of security. But in fact, we are held hostage by our anger. It is never too late to forgive. But you can forgive too soon. I am especially wary of what I call "saintly forgiveness." Premature forgiveness is common among people who avoid conflict. They're afraid of their own anger and the anger of others. But their forgiveness is false. Their anger goes underground. I define forgiving as letting someone back into your heart. This returns us to a loving state -- and not merely within the relationship -- we feel good about ourselves and the world. True forgiveness isn't easy, but it transforms us significantly. To forgive is to love and to feel worthy of love. In that sense, it is always worthwhile.”

“Forgiveness is what sets us free… Forgiveness= freedom”

“I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.”