Turning the other cheek

As often happens at this time in the academic year our numbers at TABLEtalk have started to dwindle.  Students often become overloaded with assignment deadlines, preparation for exams and Masters students are also working hard on their final projects.

All the same, we had some interesting discussion last night on our theme of 'Turning the other cheek: the power of forgiveness'. Amongst other things we discussed what it is that shapes our view of forgiveness; and whether or not asking for forgiveness denotes strength of character or a loss of power/control.

We also looked at a number of quotes on the subject and two that we all liked and agreed with were  ...

"When you forgive, you in no way change the past,
but you sure do change the future."

Bernard Meltzer (American Radio Show Host)

"It really doesn't matter if the person who
hurt you deserves to be forgiven.
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.

Taken from RealLivePreacher.Com