Between Forgiveness and Justice

 

Tell yourself whatever narrative you need to find peace at the end if the guilt is too heavy. Pray to your God for forgiveness, for I have none to give until things are just in the world.

Words are empty, actions run deep.

I now bare scares, my heart only weeps. 

The future I planned, now lays waste in the sand,

salted and scorched by your hand. 

- N 

Forgive only those who are sincere with their wrongdoing, for they are worthy. Regret is a natural emotion when you know you've wronged someone. It's the nervous system's response to imbalance that presents itself as guilt. The ego fights the discomfort by convincing you that you're the victim and that your actions were justified. Take accountability. Own up to mistakes and set them right, as truth is the foundation of forgiveness.