Do Most People Forgive Yet Don't Forget?


Once upon a time in the quirky town of Serendipityville, lived two siblings named Alex and Mia. These two were inseparable, like peanut butter and jelly, or thunder and lightning, only much less chaotic. From a young age, they faced a series of hilarious misadventures and unfortunate events that would have brought most people to tears, but not these two resilient souls.

Their story began with a peculiar curse: every friend they made and every family member they encountered seemed to have an uncanny ability to create the most absurd, albeit tragic, situations. It all started innocently enough, with their first pet goldfish spontaneously combusting during a family gathering. The cousins were perplexed, the aunts and uncles were bewildered, and the children were just plain traumatized.

As the years went by, the siblings' misfortune continued to escalate. Their homemade lemonade stand ended in an unexpected insect invasion, their treehouse collapsed under the weight of a squirrel masquerade party, and their attempts at building a sandcastle resulted in an unfortunate encounter with an overly enthusiastic dog.

Despite these mishaps, Alex and Mia's bond remained unbreakable. They discovered that laughter was their secret weapon against the universe's relentless pranks. The siblings had an uncanny ability to turn even the direst situations into uproarious tales. Their infectious laughter spread like wildfire, and soon enough, the townsfolk began to appreciate their unique ability to find humor in the midst of chaos.

As they grew older, Alex and Mia's resilience shone brighter than ever. Instead of holding grudges or wallowing in self-pity, they chose to embrace the mishaps and forgive those who unintentionally brought them about. The quirky town of Serendipityville came to admire their forgiving nature, and the siblings' positivity had a transformative effect on their friends and family. People began to see the silver lining in every disaster, no matter how bizarre.

One fateful day, as Alex and Mia celebrated their high school graduation with a colorful piñata filled with confetti (to avoid any more spontaneous combustions), the townspeople gathered to honor their remarkable journey. The mayor, in a dazzling display of poetic irony, accidentally tripped into the cake and ended up wearing it as a rather fashionable hat.

Amid the laughter and cheers, Alex stepped forward, a twinkle in his eye, and said, "Life's like a series of comedy sketches, and we're the stars of our own show. Let's not hold onto grudges, but instead, let's embrace the crazy, forgive the stumbles, and keep laughing through it all."

Mia chimed in, "And remember, in Serendipityville, there's no such thing as a tragedy—just a grand, absurd adventure!"

And so, the two siblings continued to spread joy and forgiveness, turning even the most unfortunate events into tales that would be retold for generations. Their laughter echoed through the town, a testament to the power of resilience, forgiveness, and the ability to find humor in the most unexpected of circumstances.

  1. Do You Forgive and Forget?18 votes
    1. No I don't Forget about It
      55.56%
    2. Yes I forgive and let it go
      44.44%

Comments

  • There needs to be a 3rd option for “I forgive and let it go (don’t dwell on it or ever being it up again) but I am incapable of forgetting.”

    Having exceptional episodic memory is simultaneously a gift and a curse.

  • I forgive, but if necessary, I'll remember in order to prevent the same person from doing the same thing.

    Receipt of my forgiveness does not necessarily equal a restoration of my trust.

  • Who is able to forget anything at will? That would be a super power. We can forgive, but it's impossible for most humans to forget.

  • Honest mistakes? Sure, not a problem. Forgive, make a mental note in case it becomes a trend.
    Intentionally hurting me or my family? No.

  • edited August 2023

    As uppity as I am (which is… uppity) I can’t hold a grudge to save my life… even @jplemmon is okay in my book and he’s pretty much my CC arch nemesis. 😂😂😂😂 🤗🤗🤗🤗 no hate… 🤗🤗🤗 hem, don’t mind me…. reports him for using the word dumpster fire jk someone else beat me to it.

    In all seriousness though I genuinely think even if someone isn’t for you unless a person murders or kicks puppies everyone is irreplaceable.

    Sorry, I’ve been teasing you lately about the arch nemesis thing. If you don’t want me to anymore…I won’t.

    I’ll save such talk for when you’re not there… like ‘the mobs’ weekly strategy meetings. 😂😂😂😂

    🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • Some things I do not forgive, so all I can do is hope that these things are not.done by someone I care about, and is important to me.

  • edited August 2023

    @pmvines I'm happy unintentional ghosting isn't one of those things. I just told someone how much I appreciated you giving pep talks to the wall when I was having a hard time. All the hugs.

    I am in way too sentimental a mood. First, I almost compliment JP...

  • @stormydaycuddle
    It's not ghosting when you are merely taking a break from things. My butt is quite sturdy, and does not get hurt that easily....

  • [Deleted User]WriterGF (deleted user)

    Forgiving is gracious, and if it is a minor thing, forgetting is fine. If it's not a minor thing, forgetting is unwise, because as the saying goes, those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.

  • @WriterGF thats good advice… for people with attention spans. History and I have a pretty abusive relationship. 😂

  • It depends on what the offense is, and no I'll remember everything. Forgetting certain offenses is very difficult because I don't want them to happen again. Lol!😄
    I can forgive but I'll not associate with said person again or not associate with them as much as before. Like I said it depends on what the offense was.😌
    Sometimes, my grudges keep me company when I have noone else to.😁

  • I am such a bubbly, kind, generous and happy person, but this is my biggest weakness. I guess because I know I would never intentionally do something to hurt someone so when someone does that to me; it's very hard for me to look past that. I have to be able to understand the reasoning behind it ( like maybe did I hurt this person or did someone hurt this person to act this way) or else I can forgive for my own sake, but I can't forget. I don't even fight about; I just will wish that person a good life and never speak to them again. I am a Libra so it takes me alot to get that point, but once I am done with someone; I will never go back to them.

  • Yep, this is me. 😁😁😁

  • I’m very good about ‘forgetting’ and moving on to prevent dwelling on a toxic person or memory. I visualize stuffing it/them into a small box, maybe leaving it in the dark corner of a closet.
    I took a class in the early 70s called Mind Control. Different than meditation,etc. It’s been very beneficial to me for problem solving, creative thinking, prioritizing, dealing with hurt and self discipline. I go to a lower level of consciousness to find the most creative abilities i have.

  • @carrieanne I took it in 2011 they now call it the Silva method. Works very well.

  • I agree with @JohnR1972 and @WriterGF .... I also think if I can forgive, it really benefits me instead of the other as holding on to hurt and resentment only makes me feel bad. And, I typically don't forget. In time, with forgiveness and time, I might begin to trust the other again, but I might not.

  • forgetting is unwise, because as the
    saying goes, those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.

    EXACTLY!^^^😁👍@WriterGF

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