Student Success Statement

“When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive.”

Forgive: to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake

Alan Paton

Reflection:

I think Mr.Paton in the most brilliant person alive. In my opinion he has said the words that go along with all my morals. I think forgiveness is the most beautiful thing is the world. All problems can either be fixed or can leave a deep painful star. People who are broken can not be fixed because they haven’t forgiven the people who wronged them. I believe we should forgive everyone who wrongs us because at some point in our lives we have all wronged someone else. When wrong is done all the people who commit it wish for one thing, forgiveness. Forgiveness is the key to leading an excellent life. By not forgiving you are only hurting yourself more and creating even deeper scars. There is always time to forgive. An example of this marvelous statement would be if someone has spoken lies about you. You should be the bigger person and forgive them because then they will regret their actions and will be forever grateful to you. Another example is if you forgive a family member for harming you in any way. Since they are family forgiveness should always be part of your plan. Forgiveness can impact someone’s life entirely. Everytime you forgive the world is made into a better place. Once you forgive it feels as if you are truly free and you no longer are carrying weights on your shoulders. If you are immensely hurt forgiveness is the first step of healing. Why not forgive because all the times people have you will no longer matter when time has passed. You should never plan to get revenge and just stick to forgiving.