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Forgiveness is the permanent action of not being angry at someone. In otherwords, forgiveness is the forgetting of the painful emotions and judgments brought about by the misdeeds, and re-framing the memory ofthe actions themselves into a more understanding context. A key component of the forgiveness mechanism is NOT HOLDING A GRUDGE, and adapting ones' own perceptual model to make true forgiveness possible,and this character-building adaptation is a form of positive growth,and the adaptation is a virtuous act in itself. Unforgivingness and unforgiving attitudes create unbounded hostility that blocks the flow of love, and prevents the healing process from balancing and proceeding. The intention of forgiveness is to erase hostilities, and enhance the flow of love. The old saying "Forgive & Forget" should be "Forgive, Adapt, and Forget". Part of forgiveness is acceptance for what is, and faith in what can be. When a person adapts, it is usually much easier to avoid conflict and mishap. Repentance on the other's part often feels like it is necessary, but repentance takes time and gradual rebuilding of trust, though forgiveness on the victim's part can help motivate the other person to repent through natural guilt motivation. Emotions are are reactions based on expectations and intentions. These ideas inspire a sense of reverence and awe of the universe and of the simplicity of first principles.