The traditional picture of forgiveness is that it must be complete. But forgiveness can happen in stages. We may be able to let go bit by bit. Who do you feel ready to begin the process of forgiveness for and how might you go about starting that process, understanding that forgiveness takes patience and persistence? Outline a strategy for forgiving that person—then get going on it.

–David Wolpe

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