Good question. My reading of it is that we must forget them “with generosity” because the people we love are not obligated to love us back. By being generous in the act of forgetting (and therefore, moving on and forgiving) we are removing any misguided blame or resentment we would otherwise assign them. I think it’s also a healthy reminder for those who are severing ties from people who could not return the same depth of affection.
I agree. Maybe generosity takes the form of restraint too, in the self control required to break a retaliatory loop.
Exactly. Being generous with words and actions is difficult, especially when it’s in relation to a highly charged emotional situation. Being able to let go and move on with forgiveness takes a lot of maturity.
Why do you think the “with generosity” part is in there and what is meant by it?
Good question. My reading of it is that we must forget them “with generosity” because the people we love are not obligated to love us back. By being generous in the act of forgetting (and therefore, moving on and forgiving) we are removing any misguided blame or resentment we would otherwise assign them. I think it’s also a healthy reminder for those who are severing ties from people who could not return the same depth of affection.
I agree. Maybe generosity takes the form of restraint too, in the self control required to break a retaliatory loop.
Exactly. Being generous with words and actions is difficult, especially when it’s in relation to a highly charged emotional situation. Being able to let go and move on with forgiveness takes a lot of maturity.