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What does it mean?
Heine notes that forgiveness is part of someone's job.
In plain terms
Forgiving is his work.
What can you take from it?
Accept that some roles entail forgiveness.

Where it applies

  • counseling
  • conflict mediation

Putting it to work

  • recognize forgiveness as a skill
  • set expectations for roles involving reconciliation

Questions to consider

  • Can forgiveness truly be a job?
  • How does professional forgiveness differ from personal?

Another view

It simplifies complex human emotions to a job function.

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