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What does it mean?
Acceptance of harsh truth through forgiveness.
In plain terms
He forgives someone who has done wrong.
What can you take from it?
Forgiveness can coexist with knowing the truth.

Where it applies

  • reconciling with an enemy
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • resolving conflict
  • healing relationships

Questions to consider

  • When is it right to forgive?
  • How do you accept reality?

Another view

Forgiveness does not necessarily mean forgetting the harm.

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