Andy Andrew's sixth devision for success is to greet the day with a forgiving spirit.
I now understand forgiveness has value only when given away. By the simple act of granting forgiveness, I release the demons of the past about which I can do nothing, and I create in myself a new heart, a new beginning.
I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. I will forgive even those who do not ask for forgiveness. Many times I have seethed in anger over a word or deed thrown into my life by an unthinking or uncaring person. Now I see the truth revealed about this psychological stone in my shoe. The anger I nurture is often one-sided for my offender seldom gives thought to his offense.
By the simple act of forgiving, I am no longer consumed by the unproductive and destructive thoughts. I am content in my soul and effective again with my fellow man.
I will forgive myself. By forgiving myself, I erase the doubts, fears and frustration that have kept my past in the present. I have forgiven myself. My life has just begun.