Poem: Decide to Forgive (+Quote Same Topic)

[crafterwannabe]

Date Posted: 08:20:40 03/08/12 Thu
Author: * Crafty Sue *
Subject: OT - "Daily Quote" Thursday

The first to apologize is the bravest.
The first to forgive is the strongest.
The first to forget is the happiest.
-Unknown

Sue.

Replies:
[> Re: OT - "Daily Quote" Thursday -- Doreen, 08:56:47 03/08/12 Thu [1]

Wise words indeed, thanks sis!
Have a nice day,
Hugs,
Doreen

[> Re: OT - "Daily Quote" Thursday -- Joann, 09:58:49 03/08/12 Thu [1]

Good Morning Sue and Doreen~

It's that time again "ESP" on your part Sue...just read a great poem yesterday in the newspaper, and it's somewhat like your quote you posted today. So I'm going to type it out....

"Decide to Forgive"

Decide to forgive
For resentment is negative
Resentment is poisonous
Resentment diminishes and devours the self.

Be the first to forgive,
To smile and to take the first step
And you will see happiness bloom
On the face of your human brother or sister.

Be always the first
Do not wait for others to forgive
For by forgiving
You become the master of fate
The fashioner of life
A doer of miracles.

To forgive is the highest,
Most beautiful form of love.
In return you will receive
Untold peace and happiness.

(written by the late Robert Muller, former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations)

Take Care My Friends...Hugs~ Joann

[> [> Re: OT - "Daily Quote" Thursday -- * Crafty Sue *, 10:58:06 03/08/12 Thu [1]

Thanks Joann, that poem is lovely and worth saving.
I'm doing just that.
Hugs,
Sue.