The Ultimate Act

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Forgiveness is taking the knife out your own back
And not using it to hurt anyone else no matter how they hurt you
It’s the most challenging, yet the most liberating act,
A virtuous trait that only the brave can pursue.

It’s easy to hold on to grudges and resentments,
To harbor pain and let it simmer within,
To seek revenge and spread the toxic sentiments,
And let the negativity consume your skin.

But forgiveness, oh forgiveness, is the ultimate act of liberation,
It transcends beyond the physical and the emotional plane,
It’s a spiritual journey towards enlightenment and transformation,
A selfless act that brings healing amidst all the pain.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting the past,
Nor does it justify the wrong deeds done,
It’s letting go of the toxic emotions that last,
And moving forward towards a brighter horizon.

It’s not an easy path to tread,
As it requires strength, patience, and courage,
But when you forgive, you’ll realize the weight that’s been shed,
And see life through a new and clearer lens.

Forgiveness is a gift that you give yourself,
A journey towards self-realization and inner peace,
It’s a decision that frees you from every shelf,
And allows your soul to soar and release.

It’s not something that can be forced,
Nor is it something that can be bought,
It’s a conscious choice that must be enforced,
A virtue that must be practiced and sought.

Forgiveness is not weakness, but rather a strength,
To let go of the anger and the bitterness that taints,
It’s the ability to transcend beyond the length,
And embrace the beauty that life paints.

Without forgiveness, there can be no healing,
No growth, no progress, no love,
It’s the foundation for all meaningful living,
A grace that descends from above.

So take that knife out of your back,
And lay it on the ground,
Choose forgiveness, and take the higher track,
And let healing and peace surround.

For forgiveness is the ultimate act of liberation,
A journey towards inner peace and elation,
It’s a virtue that warrants admiration,
And brings a sense of wholeness and satisfaction.

So let forgiveness be the melody of your heart,
And watch as transformation blooms,
Let go of the past and take a new start,
As forgiveness becomes the key to your rooms.

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