Unit One Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Living in Harmony ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio o The saying"Forgive and forget"may roll off the tongue, but Detailed Read ing it's as shallow as it is short. For one thing, it's totally impossible For another, it misses the whole point of forgiveness. The things we most need to forgive in life are the things we can't forget Rather than sweeping them under the carpet, we need to draw a line under them, deliberately choosing not to count them against the person who did them, and moving on e Thats why, sometimes, the initial act of forgiveness may seem relatively easy, but dealing with the emotions that follow every time you see that person, or speak to or just think about him or her, can be harder sTrue forgiveness is not a one-off act it's a constant emotional confrontation 4 And the longer you wait to forgive someone, the harder it becomes. Time really doesn't heal; it just gives the bitterness and resentment longer to eat away at you from inside. S If you wait for the " right time, you may never do it 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子⊙
That’s why, sometimes, the initial act of forgiveness may seem relatively easy, but dealing with the emotions that follow every time you see that person, or speak to or just think about him or her, can be harder. True forgiveness is not a one-off act; it’s a constant emotional confrontation. And the longer you wait to forgive someone, the harder it becomes. Time really doesn’t heal; it just gives the bitterness and resentment longer to eat away at you from inside. If you wait for the “right time”, you may never do it. Detailed Reading The saying “Forgive and forget” may roll off the tongue, but it’s as shallow as it is short. For one thing, it’s totally impossible. For another, it misses the whole point of forgiveness. The things we most need to forgive in life are the things we can’t forget. Rather than sweeping them under the carpet, we need to draw a line under them, deliberately choosing not to count them against the person who did them, and moving on
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Some years ago, my wife and I bought a piece of cheap furniture. For the first few months, it fooled everyone — it was smart, functional and impressive, and we felt it fitted our home perfectly. But as time rolled by, the thin covering slowly began to peel at the edges. It didn’t create t h e A question you should ask yourself before you begin to tackle the art of forgiveness is this: How many of us are ever completely innocent in any given situation? Detailed Reading same impression any more, but at least it was being honest! The fact is that, like it or not, behind our smart covering, we’re all just chipboard. So before we become other people’s judge and jury, we’d be wise to take a long, hard look at ourselves in the mirror. And the more we see ourselves, warts and all, the more we’ll want to and be able to forgive others for their flaws, and the more we forgive, the more we’ll know true contentment
Unit One Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Living in Harmony ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio Forgiving others can get a satisfying Detailed Reading reaction. Ive found that saying sorry to my kids has not only healed broken relationships but has helped ease the situation, making it easier for my kids to ask for forgiveness themselves. S So if you think you' re right and can' t find it in yourself to forgive ask yourself this question: would you rather be right or happy? One of the hardest things about forgiveness is making that first move especially when you haven't spoken to the person who hurt you for a while. But remember they'll probably be happy to hear from you. They might even be impressed that you've done what they,ve wanted to do for years. S But keep in mind you're doing this for you just as much as for them, so don't be upset if they don't react as you hoped 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子⊙
Forgiving others can get a satisfying reaction. I’ve found that saying sorry to my kids has not only healed broken relationships but has helped ease the situation, making it easier for my kids to ask for forgiveness themselves. So if Detailed Reading One of the hardest things about forgiveness is making that first move especially when you haven’t spoken to the person who hurt you for a while. But remember they’ll probably be happy to hear from you. They might even be impressed that you’ve done what they’ve wanted to do for years. But keep in mind you’re doing this for you just as much as for them, so don’t be upset if they don’t react as you hoped. you think you’re right and can’t find it in yourself to forgive, ask yourself this question: would you rather be right or happy?
Unit One Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Living in Harmony ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio Of course, some people don' t believe they,ve done anything Detailed Read ing wrong, or dont care, so telling them you forgive them would only frustrate them and you. But that doesn't mean you cant find forgiveness in your heart. In fact, that's what true forgiveness is: letting go of your anger and hurt, becoming at peace with what happened and moving on 4 The more you nurture your resentment, the more unhappy you'll become. Unless you learn to develop the "lost art"of forgiving, you'll always remain a victim, not just of people who've done you wrong, but also of your own emotions S Forgiving puts you in control. However tough it is, the alternative is far worse. The phrase " Forgive us our sins, though we refuse to forgive those who sin against us"doesnt exist in the bible And theres a reason for that 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子⊙
Detailed Reading Of course, some people don’t believe they’ve done anything wrong, or don’t care, so telling them you forgive them would only frustrate them and you. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find forgiveness in your heart. In fact, that’s what true forgiveness is: letting go of your anger and hurt, becoming at peace with what happened and moving on. The more you nurture your resentment, the more unhappy you’ll become. Unless you learn to develop the “lost art” of forgiving, you’ll always remain a victim, not just of people who’ve done you wrong, but also of your own emotions. Forgiving puts you in control. However tough it is, the alternative is far worse. The phrase “Forgive us our sins, though we refuse to forgive those who sin against us” doesn’t exist in the Bible. And there’s a reason for that
Unit One Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Living in Harmony ome Zooming In: An Integrated English Course- Electronic Teaching Portfolio Marriage isn't the only relationship that needs forgiveness. Detailed Read ing What other relationships are mentioned? The relationships between parents and kids, between friends, between workmates, neighbours and even strangers 新世纪大学英语系列教材综合教程电子⊙
What other relationships are mentioned? Marriage isn’t the only relationship that needs forgiveness. Detailed Reading The relationships between parents and kids, between friends, between workmates, neighbours and even strangers