The Past Can’t Be Anything Other Than it is, Forgiveness Allows Us to Accept This

I believe forgiveness is one of the most important journey’s we can take, and there is something critical about forgiveness that is often overlooked.

The fact that it is a journey.

It’s not a one and done, it’s something we must consistently be aware of, and consistently ready to practice.

The voice of self-hate doesn’t ever stop, our jobs is to learn not to listen.

Forgiveness is the tool that helps make this possible.

Forgiving myself for the choices I made that landed me in federal prison was one of the first steps I took in reinventing my life.

I invite you on my journey with this chapter from my new book, “Blank Canvas, How I Reinvented My Life After Prison.”

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FORTY-NINE

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

— JOHN MUIR

The sign comes into view. I make the left-hand turn, driving slowly through the rusty gated entrance. The sound of gravel beneath the tires makes me smile — I flash back to driving my go-kart on our gravel driveway. I park the Mini and walk to the kiosk. The Mianus River Gorge trail map is laid out in…