I also am other than what I imagine myself to be. To know this is forgiveness. [p.200]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing you are different from your self-image brings forgiveness.
- In plain terms
- Admitting you are not what you think makes you forgive yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Accepting the gap between reality and self-image leads to forgiveness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How far is your self-image from reality?
- What stops you from forgiving yourself?
Another view
Forgiveness often requires more than just insight.
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