I forgave my brother for stealing from me because holding grudges felt toxic, but now he's asking to borrow money again and I realize my forgiveness might have just been conflict avoidance.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to be free from resentment can masquerade as wisdom while actually perpetuating harmful dynamics.
“Where Are You with Buddhist merit and the ripple of good action?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.