February 25

​The practice of forgiveness is important to our spiritual life, but there are times when it seems as if this practice is best served from a distance. I recall the Bette Midler song that echoed the sentiment that from a distance there is peace and harmony. Sometimes we must forgive but keep our distance. It might not be anyone’s fault, but it seems peace is sometimes served best when there is separation. Perhaps in time the chasm can be bridged, but for now we love and forgive while keeping our distance.