This is a deep post, I thought it should get a Curie vote before I even saw the comment down. Thanks for the quoted references, I learnt from them and feel like everyone should see them.

I think our ability to forgive somehow have to do with our individual backgrounds. Some people are so used to holding on to hurts, even perceived petty things. I see such around me and really, it's a huge load to carry around. And of course even those who forgive more easily come to certain situations that really really test their character.

We all must cherish the ability to forgive as its chief benefit is to us.