Forgiveness ... is a willingness to get over what you think should have happened and an acceptance of the reality of what actually happened.

In order to make any permanent changes, you have to be willing. Willing to see things differently. Willing to experience new ideas. Willing to listen to the people who cheered you on rather than ones who echoed your fears.

Listen to others as if they are telling you the truth, ask questions when you aren't clear, and allow others the room to have different feelings than you. No more assigning hidden motives, prejudging and cutting people off before separating fact from fiction.

...risk is one of the keys that move you from fear to freedom.

Being willing makes you able.

Forgiveness is not a one-time-only event. It is a process.

You don't have to earn or deserve love. You are love. Loving is never about how others treat you. It is always about how you are treating yourself.