I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has participated in the Forgiveness Letter writing excercise, and all of you who commented.
For those of you still having difficulty letting go, imagine what a Holocaust survivor had to go through. She’s an amazing woman who knows a lot both about suffering and forgiveness. She painted her way into liberty by learning how to forgive. I’ll tell you more about her shortly.
But for now, accept this new painting as a humble thank you from me to you.
A Quick Note to Those Who Asked:
For those of you who have sent in their questions, I’ve already prepared something about forgiveness. As many of you know by now, forgiveness is a powerful thing and I really believe that it can change your life. It changed a Holocaust survivor’s life. See what I’ve put for you here and let me know what you think.
With thanks and appreciation,
Burt Goldman
~The American Monk
Is Vincent your friend too?
Very nice!!!
Rosie
It’s true I have forgoten what it was I felt resentfyl for. Was its the leaving of my? Or was it notthe leaving of my? I now have forgiven me for not forgiven them sooner. I too have forgiven me for not saying yea to them strait ways. I should. If I could. I excuse myself not I forgive myself. I did love them always - since they look up from papers and they saw me and I sawded them too and it was very good ‘ah!’ momends. If only. But I forgive me for that. I did small/big thing wrong and big, big consqealences. They last for so,so,so,long time. Why? I ask university why so long my friends. I not bad person realy. Quite good I think, but. No but, I forgive myselv any time I want to say but I say NO, no but, only forgiv. So now I beg them forgive me. Please. I beggin you please an i on my knees.
I do forgive myself, I do.
I forgive myself and my relationships for not being able to handle me in such an emotional state of neediness. I realize its not anyones fault. I needed to realize that coping with my life was something I had no understanding of during all those times. I had to learn to love myself before I could give to others. To feel secure inside for who I am today. During those times I did not understand what loving ones self was. I blame no one and I embrace myself with love now. I release all uncomfortable abandoned feelings because I have love surrounding me no matter where I go. I am able to see the world for all its beauty and give thanks for lifes precious gift. I have love inside. Greater than that I have understanding now and I forgive all those whom I blamed for my feelings of insecurity and abandonment. I respect life and have learned that each person is on their own personal journey of understanding. I know now that what is best for me, isn’t always best for all those in whom I love. I forgive myself for trying to press upon others my will. Life is good in all circumstances and challenges and I forgive myself for being angered with impatience and trying to mold everything into my world. I give space and patience to all things and know that in giving patience, I will live a more peaceful blessed life. I forgive someone for childhood abuse and have realized, there is a way to heal from all things holding one back. I take responsibitity for my own actions and healing and thank all those whom have crossed my path allowing me room for growth and knowledge of what is possible to reach within ones self.
Thank you for your beautiful paintings, in the spirit of Vincent Van Gogh whom I admire as a beautiful person and painter. Thanks for your great work and uniting us.
Bless You
Yes,Eva knows the secret power that lives in her soul. It is difficult to forgive even ‘good people’ but to forgive those who have done us unspeakable evil that to me shines like the sun. One person who can forgive can do so much to heal the wounds of the world. Thank you Eva, bless you and all those who knew such pain and suffering in their minds and souls and bodies. Let us help each other by doing as you ask us Burt. Continue your great work. Thank you and bless you.
Margarita