Take forgiveness slowly. Don’t blame yourself for being slow. Peace will come.

~Yoko Ono

Genuine, deep forgiveness takes time because we have to work on understanding our pain. We need to know why we are hurting. Once we’ve processed our pain, we can start working on changing our perspective. We don’t forget our hurtful story; we remember it in a new way. A way that will bring us more peace, better relationships, and growth.