tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post1393287454467789304..comments2023-11-05T00:52:45.797-07:00Comments on The Katherine Wheel: The healing processKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03111672135619695024noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post-12853610583929629142009-11-08T07:23:13.826-08:002009-11-08T07:23:13.826-08:00I am sitting here with tears in my eyes because I ...I am sitting here with tears in my eyes because I totally could have written this post. Well, except for the last part where the person apologized. The person in my life hasn't done that and I just think he's too arrogant to realize he needs to. <br><br>I'm glad you are on the road to healing in your situation. I hope your relationship with that person gets better.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post-30902899753530290242009-11-11T17:30:28.730-08:002009-11-11T17:30:28.730-08:00I don't really believe that quote from Love St...I don't really believe that quote from Love Story, either. We end up hurting those we love more than those we don't. The key is that the person forgives you easily. I recently apologized to a friend from my past whose friendship I lost. She let me take all the blame, not acknowledging any of her own flaws. I think that's wrong. I think if someone came to me, bearing her soul like that and asking my forgiveness, I'd apologize at well because it definitely takes two.Stephanie Farishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131288126385666341.post-1275408969381257072009-11-13T00:05:13.064-08:002009-11-13T00:05:13.064-08:00Your comment window is topped by 'confess to m...Your comment window is topped by 'confess to me..." <br>I hope everyone knows in their heart of hearts that love is saying I'm sorry and meaning it ever and over and over, as long as we keep loving! I had this example given to me by my father. When he was killed, I can try to forgive what happened, but it is no guarantee I can build relationships with the offenders.I know to talk about this is unusual and hard, but as Karen said, you hit a nerve for me too. Even though I extend my hand sincerely in forgivenss,trust has been destroyed. It can only be restored by the other party or heaven. That is one of the bonds that secures relationships, and softens our hearts. What a terrible world all would live in if the combined justice and mercy of forgiveness and appology were to be erased! It might be easier for some to admit mistakes and down right heroic for others to admit it, but admition is a superhighway to well being and long lasting love. Forgiveness is one of the key healing powers demonstrated and attributed to Christianity. Since we can help build bridges to healthier selves this is powerful, but until the other person builds the bridge toward healing this often means the two ways never can fully meet. I hope that a bridge is built for you to again enjoy healthy, loving places; a path to the circle where the truly soul satisfying things grow! <br>Wow, I managed to preach myself a sermon! Thanks for the opportunity to share and ruminate "aloud".Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01509744198516888727noreply@blogger.com