I forgive you

It is rare that we say the words, "I forgive you." We are certainly familiar with the words, but how often do we use them? When someone wrongs us, sometimes they apologize for their actions. Our usual response is "it's OK." No it isn't! It isn't OK! If it was OK there would have been no need for them to apologize! They are apologizing because they wronged us and when we says "it's OK," or "no worries," we are acting as if they never wronged us in the first place.

Try to say "I forgive you" the next time someone apologizes. The meaning behind it is much different. We aren't excusing the actions, we are acknowledging the actions, accepting the offender's apology, and no longer holding the action against them. We are forgiving, not excusing.

Try it!