Freedom of Forgiveness – Online

“I would like to share with you two simple truths: there is nothing that cannot be forgiven, and there is no-one undeserving of forgiveness“. -Archbishop Desmond Tutu

In this Sunday morning workshop we will discuss the scope and implications of this statement from Archbishop Tutu. As it was made by the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in post-apartheid South Africa, it has to be taken seriously. However, it challenges us to let go of feelings, opinions and stories that are part of who we are.

This can be very hard, so, what can we do?

First of all, we can start by making a choice: are we willing to work with forgiving, or are we going to allow the pain and hurt to simmer in us unresolved?

When we are not able to forgive, we stay trapped in a cycle of resentment and pain with our view of the perpetrator at the heart of the suffering. It’s hard to heal and move on when we are caught in the experience of the injustice with no way forward.

Recognising that we have this choice offers an opportunity to take matters into our own hands early on. The process might take time but at it opens a path of freedom—for ourselves, as well as for the people we are angry with.

The workshop will consist of video extracts, exercises, practices and discussion in small groups. Participants will receive a PDF workbook of all the main practices before the session and a list of all the video links after the session.

We look forward to seeing you on-line!