By forgiving we open ourselves to more joy & healing. Holding onto pain, hatred, etc. causes us more pain then anyone else. By forgiving we open ourselves to more joy & healing. Holding onto pain, hatred, etc. causes us more pain then anyone else. Related posts:Make peace with your past, all of it. You are meant to be your own best friend, not your own enemy....Treat all, yes ALL, others as you, yourself, want to be treatedYour entire life opens up in proportion to the amount of love you show yourself. Submit a CommentYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.