Sunday, 17 May 2009

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  The Tale of Desperaux ~ Reflection on forgiveness

  I've just finished watching the film adaptation of this darling children's book.
  To be fair, i haven't read it myself..yet.
  But i am a firm believer in reading the book if you've seen the film. and not necessarily vice versa.
  
  There were many things about the film that struck me, but one of the main things was one simple line.
  
  The strongest feeling a person can feel is forgiveness.
  
  Now, my first question is:
  
  Is forgiveness a feeling?
  
  And the second:
  
  What is forgiveness?
  
  I'm curious as to what the response may be, but i'll try to define it more clearly.
  Do you have to feel forgiving to be able to forgive?
  Is it possible to forgive someone without feeling like they deserve it?
  Is forgiveness independent of feelings?
  
  And then something a little more personal...
  
  Is there anyone you can think of right now who you think/know needs your forgiveness?
  Is there anyone you can think of right now who you think/know doesn't even know they have offended or hurt you, but whom you need to forgive?
  Is there anything you need to forgive yourself of right now?
  
  If you haven't seen the film yet, or read the book for that matter, note the personal journey of Roscuro the Rat, and his particular experience with forgiveness.
  

  
  All in all a truly darling tale.

   

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