D. Patrick Miller - Forgiveness feels most dramatic when some ancient pattern of self-punishmen

Forgiveness feels most dramatic when some ancient pattern of self-punishment collapses in a torrent of tears. But it is just as effective when practiced daily in tiny doses - relinquishing a pointless worry, getting wise to a self-destructive habit, serving notice on a cruel notion about yourself that has previously seemed justified. The beginning of forgiveness is alertness to false ideas.

- D. Patrick Miller

source: D. Patrick Miller (2009). “The Way of Forgiveness: Letting Go, Easing Stress, and Building Strength”, p.48, Fearless Books

topic: Wise, Healing, Ideas, Relinquishing, Self Destructive, Alertness