As we hone the ability to let go of distraction, to begin again without rancor or judgment, we are deepening forgiveness and compassion for ourselves. And in life, we find we might make a mistake, and more easily begin again, or stray from our chosen course and begin again. ~Sharon Salzberg
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Love this quote. To me forgiveness is a form of compassion in action. Without it, there is no opportunity to begin again.