Ah, relationships. Can't live without 'em. They add color, variety, and new dimension to life. Sometimes, though, relationships-- even with those we value most-- send us swirling into emotions that can be difficult to control. End result-- major stress.

I recently attended a conference on healing. One of the sessions highlighted the power of forgiveness-- a topic which many of us would rather skip over. After all, we've heard the message dozens of times. The phrase "seventy times seven" is tattooed into our brains.
Kind of seems as if the process of forgiveness should go the way of everything else in our fast-paced society. We expect it to be quick and convenient. Gimme a forgiveness pill, make me feel better, and I'll be on my merry way.