Quote by Desmond Tutu

Because forgiveness is like this: a room can be dank because you have closed the windows, you've closed the curtains. But the sun is shining outside, and the air is fresh outside. In order to get that fresh air, you have to get up and open the window and draw the curtains apart.

Because forgiveness is like this: a room can be dank because

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of forgiveness through a powerful analogy. It suggests that forgiveness is akin to a room that feels stagnant and bleak because we have chosen to close ourselves off from the outside world. We may have kept our heart closed and harbored grudges, but the sun and fresh air of healing and mending relationships await us outside. To experience this liberation, we must take the initiative to open ourselves up, let go of festering negativity, and embrace forgiveness by releasing the pain and animosity that inhibit our growth.

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Forgiveness

By Desmond Tutu

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