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What does it mean?
Forgiveness is a mutual and eternal exchange between individuals.
In plain terms
I forgive you and you forgive me forever.
What can you take from it?
True forgiveness is shared and lasts forever.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • relationship healing
  • spiritual peace

Putting it to work

  • offer forgiveness freely
  • accept forgiveness

Questions to consider

  • Can you truly forgive forever?
  • Who needs your forgiveness?

Another view

Eternal forgiveness assumes both parties are willing.

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