8.

Forgiveness sets me free.

I don’t need to agree. I don’t need to understand. I don’t need to turn a blind eye. I just need to set myself free.

A tower fell, crumbling with ease. The destruction of it was easy yet painful. It was unjust, and I hold on to the rubble of it as though it justifies my hate and proves my righteousness.

But all it does is weigh me down, slow me down — how does that serve me?

I just need to let it go.

Forgiveness is the only next step to set myself free from all that hurt me.