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 "There is only one thing evil cannot stand, and that is forgiveness." 
 And Jesus. The fullness of selfless love which can empower the deepest forgiveness 
 Yes, because Jesus is the very embodiment of forgiveness. 
 Sure, I get it, but forgive who? Too many people involved, who —to make things even worse— don't even know what's going on. 
 Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, but a testament to the strength of a compassionate heart. It sets us free. 🕊️ 
 I get it, but I don't think you understand the situation. A whole lot has happened without me knowing about it and it isn't clear for me at all which players, which events, etc. 
 Detach from outcome. Walk your own path. Forgive.. and align to whatever it is that lights you up. We’re not meant to feel binded by the carnal mind. We’re meant to feel the freedom of our spirit. 
 I get what your saying, but it is based in the assumption that what I am doing is motivated by the wrong goal. I'll make an assumption as you mention a particular motivation. There is a rumor going around that I got involved in a project because of a certain person. Truth is, I was making changes to this project before I knew (of) this person (who works on a different project, a specification). I was already working on the codebase (of that same project) before that "next-gen" initiative started.
My motivation for this is simple: I think it is important to have it available. That is the reason why I spent time on it initially: it got neglected with known bugs/problems. I did not see it treated as seriously as I thought it should have, so I started working on it. It's as simple as that.
I also get accused of spamming meaningless issues, but if they would check them, people would see those were serious discussions.
I have no doubt you were misinformed, because it is done every time. I don't know who is spreading this misinformation, but they're lying. Also, I have no interest in keeping people away. That's another lie. I am not angry at them, except there is a whole lot of misinformation and accusations thrown my way, so clearly there are people involved who want me to be the bad guy. I don't know who instigated those ad hominem attacks against me, but they are spreading lies. 
 Sounds like a courageous conversation needs to happen. No assumptions.. just lay it all out. And identify how to make it the best for all. Common ground, common goal, clear expectations, and the “why” aspects are important. You got this! 👏🏻 Best of luck to you. 
 I don't think you understand: I get attacked on everything in the past 20 years. This isn't something that started in the last 5 years. There are people playing both sides. I am apparently a PITA to everyone because I do what's right. That's apparently why so many people are pissed off. The point isn't one conflict, because there are already plenty of other (false) accusations in a different context, involving different people.
There isn't a single party with which things need to be resolved. At least, not from what experiences of the last 5 years are telling me. The problem is that there are a number of false accusations at the root. And most likely a whole lot of stupid people. And, yes, I am rude about this because time and time again these people only accept me as the bad guy. I have always been open to conversation and tried contacting people a few times. Every time I get lies. It's not that strange, because they all assumed I would easily give up. So, if you talk about e.g. haters, that was the perfect shitty attitude. That is, until I showed significant progress.
I like the project. I don't like the many people who are involved only to attack me without any reason and without giving me even a chance to explain. The evidence was and is there. 
 Uncle Iroh gets me every time with this forgiveness shit. Not a dry eye in sight. 
 I never watched the series. Is it any good? Any idea for what to compare it to? 
 It's extremely good. When it comes to studying adult struggles into a children's cartoon, it's peak performance. 
 Because genetic implies inherited casual factors and certain traits are associated with genetic differences. 
 Fraud be having a telling story field day. 
 Stuffing* not studying 
 "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute for the strong."

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 Forgiveness is a heroic act of self abnegation. 

It is the ability to see the other in yourself. To truly understand that no matter how terrible what the other person has done, you are also capable of it. 

It is seeing the dragon inside yourself, slaying it, and then loving the other when their dragon burns them. 

Forgiveness is love with feet. Loving someone who has never wronged you costs nothing. Loving someone despite their wrong has a price. 

Forgiveness is showing someone that you love them so much that nobody can talk you into abandoning them. Even themselves. 

Forgiveness is the highest ideal. It is the one thing God was willing to die for. 
 That's incredible. This all has me tearing up 🥹 dammit 
 I have been much forgiven in my life. Much forgiven, much loved. ❤️ 
 💜🫂  
 Forgiveness is for improve ourselves, to be more virtuous. Obviously, evil is against that. 
 It’s ok to forgive out of self interest whether it is part of your faith or not.
I look at it like pulling a bullet out of your own flesh. If the wound is left to fester, it gets infected and your health turns worse. The culprit rarely helps in these situations. It’s on the victim to seek restoration. 
 Something everyone needs to hear 
 Very deep Dive 🙏🧡💜👍