Forgiveness Quote by Al-Anon Family Groups
““We are asked to forgive those who have injured us. Unless we have first judged and condemned them for what they did, there would be no reason for us to forgive them. Rather we would have to forgive ourselves for judging. If we do judge-no matter how great the injury or how premeditated-we are at fault. Following this train of thought to its logical conclusion, we see that we can forgive only ourselves. In doing so, we also forgive the person whose action we have resented.””
About This Quote
Forgiveness begins with self‑judgment; by condemning others we must also forgive ourselves, which then extends forgiveness to the offender.
In simple terms: Forgiving yourself is the first step to forgiving others.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑compassion to enable genuine forgiveness.
Themes
psychology
forgiveness
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
healing
Type
spiritual
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- family disputes
- grief counseling
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
self‑judgment
compassion
emotional healing
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑judgments block your forgiveness?
- How can you cultivate self‑compassion daily?
A Different Perspective
Self‑condemnation can hinder progress if not addressed.
