The hottest Forgiveness Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

4 Years Later: Never forget what they did to us

The Dossier • 7056 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

The pandemic of 2020 was exaggerated, causing fear and havoc.
The Covid era revealed true character and principles of individuals.
There is a need to never forget the actions and events of the Covid crisis.

A Pretty Good Offer

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber • 6132 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Forgiveness

The story of Simeon and Anna holding baby Jesus is a powerful message about opposition and revealing inner thoughts.
Practicing forgiveness is challenging - especially forgiving those who have hurt us personally.
God offers the cleansing power of grace to free us from fears, resentment, and self-loathing.

Future Talk with my Daughter in Heaven

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 2279 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Family Relationships Grief Forgiveness

A conversation between a father and daughter in heaven reflects on past struggles with gender identity
The father expresses regret for not protecting the daughter better and struggles with forgiving those who enabled gender confusion
The daughter acknowledges the impact of her choices on her father, illuminating the challenges of understanding and coping with changing identities

Forgiveness Isn't Just a Choice

Untangled by Savannah Locke • 452 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Forgiveness Healing Compassion

Forgiveness is not just about making a choice, it's a practice that can bring significant changes in one's life.
Forgiveness can be achieved through daily little choices that shape a person's character, much like forming habits.
Practicing forgiveness involves humanizing the person who caused harm, extending grace, and acknowledging their worth, leading to a sense of freedom and lightness.

20 Rules for "Frens"

Letters from Fiddler's Greene • 1906 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community Beliefs Ethics Virtue Forgiveness

Believe in humanity and a higher power for collaboration
Recognize threats of liberal modernity for human thriving and survival
Establish boundaries, promote independence, and respect others

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Erik Torenberg's Thoughts • 442 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Principles Forgiveness Acceptance Flexibility Mindset

Be principled in what you can control
Be flexible with what you can't control
Success often involves forgiving or forgetting past mistakes

The paradox of forgiveness

Egg Report • 1474 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Forgiveness Religion Beliefs Spiritual growth

Freedom and free will are only possible through Christ.
Forgiveness breaks the chain of revenge and allows for personal growth.
The doctrine of forgiveness is about transcending instinctual reactions and choosing vulnerability and trust.

Behold the dreamer

De Pony Sum • 255 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23

📖 Philosophy Ethics Humanity Forgiveness Suffering Gratitude

Goodness is often based on moral luck, where circumstances may lead anyone to do wrong.
It's challenging to categorize people as good or bad, making it important to choose how to view humanity as a whole.
Forgiveness and gratitude are crucial, especially in recognizing human struggles and efforts to do good amid suffering.

My Christmas Message of Forgiveness

Dana Blankenhorn: Facing the Future • 117 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Forgiveness Generations Christmas Prayer Encouragement

Every generation makes mistakes, so forgiveness is essential.
Younger generations will go in their own direction and learn from our past.
Encouragement and cooperation are needed to save human life on this planet.

I'm Not Bitter

Speak Up • 78 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Addiction Redemption Survivor Forgiveness

The author has faced extreme challenges but remains resilient and positive.
Through faith and forgiveness, the author has found healing and a new purpose.
The author now leads an organization to help women in similar situations.

How To Hate Less

Slack Tide by Matt Labash • 158 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Forgiveness Christianity Spiritual growth

Hating others is easy but not the best approach in life.
The current environment encourages hatred, but trying to hate all sides is not better.
It's important to confront and address our impulses towards hate and work towards forgiveness.

The Cat, the Hedgehog, and The Crow

Meaning-Making • 58 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23

📚 Literature Forgiveness Compassion

The fable teaches about forgiveness and compassion through the story of the cat, hedgehog, and crow.
Cooperation and helping others can lead to mutual benefits and prosperity.
Forgiveness and working together enrich lives and create harmony.

10 Principles of life I’ve seen to be universally true and transformative

⭐️Bob’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-development Mindfulness Kindness Forgiveness Personal Growth

How you do anything is how you do everything - be diligent and committed in all areas of life.
Your experiences are a reflection of your inner world - choose positivity and new beliefs for positive change.
Assume the best about people and practice empathy - kindness and understanding go a long way.

Examination of Conscience

As Ever • 5 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Reflection Forgiveness

Reflecting on past actions and behaviors is important for personal growth and self-awareness.
Being humble and grateful for the small things in life is valuable.
Contemplating one's place in the world and understanding one's identity is a deep and meaningful journey.

Unforgivingness

Crackers & Grape Juice + • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Forgiveness Church Christianity Parable Theology

Forgiveness is a gift for the foolish and undeserving, not a reward for the perfect.
Offering forgiveness gives power, but receiving it can feel imbalanced.
Forgiveness, though challenging, is essential to Christian teaching and reflects God's mercy.

The Tale of the Lantern Keeper and the Wayfarer

Once Upon A News • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Themes Life reflections Forgiveness Love

The story teaches us about reconciliation, courage, and love.
It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness for inner peace.
Life is fleeting, and we should strive to keep our own 'lanterns' glowing in the darkness.

The Power of Forgiveness in Achieving Revenge

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 22

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Forgiveness Compassion Self-Improvement Growth

Forgiveness is powerful as it helps release negative feelings like resentment and anger, providing clarity and guiding better decisions for the future.
Choosing to forgive and change ourselves instead of seeking revenge allows us to take control of our lives and become stronger individuals.
Embracing compassion over anger when wronged by others leads to inner peace and growth, highlighting the transformative power of forgiving and learning from past hurts.