I actually like your perspective of defining forgiveness as letting go of negative emotions directly or indirectly. Some people who offend you may never come back to apologize but as a wise person the onus is on you to let them go because it’s even more for your own good than for the offender.

It’s also good to know that you forgive and forget. That’s what a beautiful Herat does. I wish you luck in the contest my friend. My warm regards to you too.