There is only one path to peace - forgiveness. The path itself has many names and many leaders to follow - Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Allah. They all taught forgiveness. Jesus forgave on the cross, the Buddha taught that in present moment awareness there is no need to forgive for indeed there is no grievance held in this moment, Krishna stated the need to be free of resentment to rid ourselves of karmic ties that bind us to a world of suffering, and Allah has said that out forgiveness is met in greater force still with his own forgiveness.
We suffer because we cling to the past and we cling due to resentments we are unable or unwilling to let go of. Forgiveness is the offer of freedom from all ties that bind us to this source of suffering. It's not an easy path. But it's the only path.
Peace,
Eric
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