Posted by 64bowtie on July 22, 2004, at 12:08:42
In reply to Re: forgiveness, posted by gardenergirl on July 22, 2004, at 10:30:42
GG,
Normally I wouldn't try to add to what your T might say. However, from Dr.Wayne Dyer and his study of intention, you can quickly assess intent if you can get outta your head long enough to evaluate the other person's motives (not an exact science).
Adopting the assumption that there is a discrepancy between your vision and the other person's vision of events, any discrepancy isn't worth getting angry or hurt if the intentions don't have malice.
So, if you also assume their vision is as important to them as your vision of the incident is to you, this assumption can be interchangeable with compassion. You will live longer and happier if you don't leap to judgement of the other person without taking the time to study their intention (motives).
I hope this fits with your reality...
Rod
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