EcoTrain Question Of The Week: What is the greatest gift you have given or could give?
If you had asked me this question 20 years ago or even 10, the answer would've been easy...
But as I've grown of age and maturity (i'd like to think so anyways) I've learned that money definitely is NOT the greatest gift you can give someone.
This really is a subjective question and as I've thought about my personal experience and knowledge I've gained over the years, multiple answers have come to mind, and the case can be made for each one of them.
After much debate i have come to the realization that...
FORGIVENESS is the ultimate gift you can give someone.
Why, you might ask?
Forgiveness is the one thing in the world that no one can attain on their own, there has to be at least two parties involved. Secondly, as humans we all make mistakes in our lives and at some point or another we all need to be forgiven for our wrongdoings. By forgiving someone, you are allowing yourself to let go of any anger that you may have held towards that person. You are also allowing yourself to be free of any grudges you might be holding towards the other person.
True Forgiveness is definitely not something that is easy to do but something we as humans should aspire to do. By forgiving someone you are showing that person that the cycle of wrongdoings and hostility is over.
So the next time someone does you wrong, make an attempt to let it go and be free from your resentment. By forgiving that person you are doing as much for yourself as you are for them.
I would love for feedback on whether you agree, disagree or have an awesome story about forgiveness.
As always, thanks for stopping by.
ahhh very nice.. i was hoping someone would write about this.. its SO true and it is SUCH an amazing gift for both people concerned..
thank you !
Thanks for the kind words
Awesome writeup. But I would like to add something is that along with Forgiveness if we can get someone's time and attention than that also would be considered great.
That's because time is the most valuable thing someone possess and they can never get it back
So True, time was on the list of many posts on this question of the week. Not only getting but also giving giving :-)
for sure, time is our most valuable asset... unfortunately with our modern technology it is still impossible to give someone this gift
Time would be the ultimate gift... if you could give it, for sure
Very nice write-up @jasonshick Ever since I was a little child, an awareness was realized of how naturally forgiving I am. I consider it my greatest strength. On the "negative" side of it, I am a dreamer. Most folks cannot handle that.
I am encouraged that you have hooked with ecotrain. I plan to do so soon. There are some fine people there; a bit different than all the degenerates on The Unmentionables. Snick! Snick!
Yeah, forgiving is a valuable trait to have, but there is also a fine line between forgiving everyone and letting yourself get walked all over. Gotta avoid the latter.
We have a solid foundation in there. Can't wait to see where we are in a few months
Everything thing you say on your blog post is absolutely correct. Unfortunately I have spent a lot of time with bitter people who are unable to forgive the world. But the underlying problem is not always the world, to use this gift effectively you have to able to forgive yourself first. #unmentionables
This is so wise. And too often, not easy at all. Great answer Jason!
Glad you decided to participate 🌈
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad i found this contest, will try and participate on a weekly basis
We hope you do Jason! It's been a pleasure reading this work.
Yes...Nice... A present to the other and to the self...
Forgiving someone is actually good for you too, as you let go of that burden and no longer carry it thru life :)
exactly, I think it also makes you a stronger person for the future
Agreed.
Forgiveness is a huge gift. We live in a society burdened with shame and guilt. It eats us from the inside. The only way we could ever begin to forgive ourselves for our " mistakes" and find acceptance in ourselves is to forgive, and find acceptance in others ....
We really have become a society of "me first". We won't be able to change overnight, but small steps in the right direction will help, learning to forgive is an important step
absolutly
Yes, forgiveness is precious.
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