I have had quite a tough period physically, emotionally and spiritually. The demands of modern life had got to me. I had to take stock and re-evaluate, as the way I was dealing with current issues remained unsustainable and unmanageable. Forgiveness is a subject that I am constantly coming back to. The whole back and forth notion was draining the life out of me. When I am offended - whether it be bullying, abuse, lack of consideration, lack of empathy - the memory of that offense is attached to that person, in how they made me feel- my emotion. I built a wall around myself, as I no longer felt safe in their presence. In doing so, I was indirectly keeping myself imprisoned by the offense. As the saying goes forgiveness doesn’t make it right, but it does make you free. I also note my response conflicts with the Word of God – Love one another, including your enemies. I had a discussion with another believer and she suggested that I focus on the positives of the perso...