"Time heals," people often say. This is not true when it means that we will eventually forget the wounds inflicted on us and be able to live on as if nothing happened. That is not really healing; it is simply ignoring reality. But when the expression "time heals" means that faithfulness in a difficult relationship can lead us to a deeper understanding of the ways we have hurt each other, then there is much truth in it. "Time heals" implies not passively waiting but actively working with our pain and trusting in the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Henri Nouwen
2 comments:
I love just about anything Henri Nouwen has to say.
THANK YOU so much for the "Be Crystal Clear" bracelet and the lovely card!!!!! I am wearing the bracelet now and will keep the card.
Barbara, I'm happy that it got to you safely.
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