Iyanla Vanzant Quotes

Forgiveness is a choice, but it is not an option.

Learn to forgive yourself and move on.

I try to give as much blanket forgiveness as much as possible in my life because that's the only way you can get past things and move forward. But, conversely, I'd like to be forgiven. In many ways, that's the bigger leap, the bigger transformation and the bigger step forward.

Forgive yourself and forgive others around you.

Forgiveness is a scalpel that removes emotional scars.

Do not let the past disturb you, just leave everything in the Sacred Heart and begin again with joy.

Sometimes you just have to regret things and move on.

I forgive. First, because I've been forgiven by God. Second, unforgiveness makes me miserable. And third, I'm going to need more forgiveness in the future. So we don't forgive for their benefit. We actually forgive for ours.

Forgiveness is not something that you do for someone else; it's something you do for yourself, To forgive is not to condone, it is to refuse to continue feeling bad about an injury.

Forgiveness is an act of self-love and respect.

Forgiving is...recognizing the injury, owning the pain, & reaching out.

From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive.

I firmly believe that usually, the person who hurt you doesn't realize what they've done or how much it hurt you. So, continue to pray for the person or situation that caused your pain and anger. Ask God to give you understanding about why they did what they did.

Forgive yourself. Forgive others. Don't wait.

forgiveness is not a single act, but a matter of constant practice

You can always forgive, you just can't really forget.

Forgetting is something that time takes care of, but forgiveness is an act of volition, and only the sufferer is qualified to make the decision.

Forgiveness does not mean condoning what has been done. It means taking what happened seriously...drawing out the sting in the memory that threatens our entire existence.

Forgive everybody for everything. Just forgive and start - most of us can't start with ourselves. We have to forgive the people we think did things to us. So that's fine. Start there - wherever. Start with the dog who peed on the rug. I don't care where you start, just do it.

Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude. That which I was not but could have been. That which I would have done but did not do. Can I find the fortitude to remember in truth,to understand, to submit, to forgive and to be free to move on in time?

Forgiveness is a process of giving up the old for something new. Old experiences and memories that we hold on to in anger, resentment, shame, or guilt cloud our spirit mind. The truth is, everything that has happened had to happen. It was a growth experience. There was something you needed to know or learn. If you stay angry, hurt, afraid, ashamed, or guilty, you miss the lesson. You will be stuck in a cloud of pain.

We do not have to know how to forgive. All we have to do is be willing to forgive. The Universe will take care of the how.

... sometimes, out of bitterness, the years distill forgiveness.

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

I find forgiveness to be really healthy.