One of my ego’s most insidious tactics is to be accepting of others’ weaknesses and in turn, unthinkingly accept my own weakness (not an excuse for self-flagellation, btw). But it has always been the case that I must forgive others (as much as is practically acceptable) while mercilessly driving myself to greater heights.
In fact, being forgiving of others is one of those ways in which I drive myself to keep going higher.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
So true, and forgiveness allows us the freedom from those negative feelings to keep going higher. Great thought for today, thanks!
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Thank You Back! Indeed, forgiveness is actually a must, if you think about the entire span of someone’s life, it’s just too short to dwell on an inevitable conflict here or there.
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It’s easy to point out other people’s weakness, but it’s harder to point out our own.
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irony at it’s best
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Yes indeed
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Ultimately achievement is the same as failure. Stars fade. All one has is the knowledge that one gave it their best shot and did everything they could. Loving others and accepting them for what they are is part of that.
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Yeah and I’d say essential to what I consider the goal of life: Enjoying it as fully as possible.
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In this.. Unfortunately or fortunately you’re not alone
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I like to think of it as a game; otherwise it’s too depressing otherwise. 🙂
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Hmm, I have a similar experience. I am forgiving of others flaws, but at the same time look within myself to make sure I’m not making the same mistakes. The Dalai Lama teaches us to love our enemies because they are our greatest teachers. They offer us unprecedented opportunities to practice our patience.
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Indeed! Patience doesn’t appeal to me very much, but I do like thinking of them as unprecedented opportunities to increase my capabilities! 🙂
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Well, said. A thoughtful touch can be the best feeling and makes another’s day beautiful. Keeping #passioninspirecreate alive.
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Thank You! Indeed! We are conditioned otherwise but when did falling perfectly in line with society ever make for a good life?
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Sounds like a continuous task, considering human weaknesses. Thanks for providing me with something to mull over.
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No problem! I like to try and think of it as a game rather than a task; it becomes too much like work otherwise! 🙂
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Your phrase ‘as much as is practically acceptable’ is probably the truest thing I have ever read about forgiveness. No one talks about those instances when you can’t forgive what someone has done. There are not many, but they exist. I also understand I am nowhere near perfect and remember that when another is in need of forgiveness. Whether that includes allowing that person to stay in your life or leaving them behind depends on the situation.
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Well we only have so much energy and resources, and we can’t hand it out because we feel like it; that’s not quite as, but nearly as egoic as being miserly. We also have these limitations of body for a reason, so I like to see it as a game to see how to best fit the limitations to my dreams! 🙂
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