Clarissa Pinkola Estes Quotes

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

One of the most lasting pleasures you can experience is the feeling that comes over you when you genuinely forgive an enemy - whether he knows it or not.

I forgive everyone in my life.

I can have peace of mind only when I forgive rather than judge.

Sometimes, you have to make the choice to forgive 10 times a day when you have these pockets of anger come up. That's a lot of work, but to me it's worthwhile.

Do not grieve yourself too much for those you hate, nor yet forget them utterly.

Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now!

The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on.

Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.

Forgiveness in any aspect of something that is complex is the greatest tool.

Many people have trouble with forgiveness because they have been taught it is a singular act to be completed in one sitting. That is not so. Forgiveness has many layers, many seasons.

I have been wrathful all my life, angry against my father and all others. My wrath must end. All my images now are of heaven.

I can never hold a grudge against anyone, even if I know that he has done something wrong to me.

People say that forgiving is my flaw, but I really believe that holding grudges and anger is a waste of energy.

The power of forgiveness transcends personal relationships.

Life is too short for resentments, and I always forgive.

Reconciliation and forgiveness can actually help all of us move on in a healthier, happier way.

I think one of the most important things in evolving is forgiveness.

There is freedom in forgiveness, and it's not that hard to do once you get into the habit.

Forgiveness is a feeling.

Forgiveness is attention without judgment. It heals the one who forgives and the one who is forgiven.

But forgiveness is the act of not putting anyone out of your heart, even those who are acting out of deep ignorance or out of confusion and pain.

Forgiveness is a form of gratitude. When we forgive others, we show them the mercy that we have often received and been thankful for.

I had to learn to forgive. I couldn't sleep at night. I got ulcers. I had to let go, to let God deal with it. No one wants to be mad in their own house. I didn't want to be angry my whole life. It takes so much energy out of you to be mean.

It's not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place, because it frees you.