Drawing on the philosophy of A Course in Miracles , Casarjian gives a new and surprising definition of forgiveness and provides original exercises and meditations that acknowledge our hurt even as they lead us beyond it. The book explores special cases involving family members, crime victims, self-forgiveness, and forgiveness of God.
I don’t set aside books very often, but I put this one aside. Though it is well written, combines both eastern and western sensibilities and the exercises seem like they would be helpful I’m finding it not all helpful. Perhaps because forgiveness is something I’ve wrestled with over the years. Perhaps because I’ve read a number of books on this subject—Dennis and Matthew Linn’s _Healing of Memories_ comes to mind. Perhaps because I’ve developed my own functioning sensibilities on the subject. Back to the shelf it goes.
The volume was thrust on my by a friend I respect and if I was reading it as part of a group rather than on my own, I might find more that resonates with me.
Es un libro oara tenerlo en la biblioteca o al lado de la cama y leer un poco todos los días, hacer los ejercicios que propone y volver a empezar. Porque este libro trata de las relaciones humanas y del amor por uno mismo...el conflicto eterno que todos tenemos, nadie se salva. Increíble lectura, clarisimos conceptos. Me encantó.
This book is extraordinarily helpful. I found it particularly insightful in regards to self-forgiveness. The only part that didn't really resonate with me was the forgiving God part. if there is a God I will be hard pressed to forgive him/her while I'm alive. Also I can see how this book would rub some people the wrong way because the author asserts that everyone in the world deserves forgiveness but many people vehemently disagree.
The author offers a perspective on life for people that are sore and need healing and proposes exercises and practice to deal with it. It is sometimes ambiguous because there is no definitive answer for life but covers the topic of forgiveness in an easy to read way and allows the reader to internalize and maybe choose to do something about living a life of anger and damage or instead choose life as a benevolent expresion.
Very well written, nevertheless I couldn’t get myself to finish it. Maybe because I’m already familiar with the subject and I do in fact know how to forgive, I’m just not there yet. Gifted it to my mom afterwards, let’s see if it helps her look deep inside herself and heal.