The importance of forgiveness is written about by many in the physical, psychological, mental-emotional, and spiritual fields. They say that our health and well-being is affected by our ability to forgive ourselves and others.

Yusef tells us that forgiveness is also critically important in our world.  HIs words are compelling, and leave no doubt that in order to have peace in our lives and in our world, we must learn to  forgive.

Yusef:

Unless there is forgiveness in your world there will be no growth.  Lack of forgiveness causes more pain and suffering than any realize.  It is imperative that it be practiced.  Work toward this goal.  Nothing is more critical for the world.  This alone will heal the divisions between persons and even countries. 

This is not a new concept, but it is one whose importance is not fully understood.  If more understood the value of forgiveness, the movement toward peace would begin. 

There are not enough teachers of forgiveness.  It is THE most important thing for humankind at this time in evolution.  Lack of forgiveness blocks further movement, further evolution. 

Forgiveness allows LOVE to enter into the situation, into the heart, and into the space between people and nations.  It is the most healing act there is. 

Forgiveness is an action, a deliberate allowing of God’s light to shine on the dark places, that they will be gone in that light.  When the light of God is present all is forgiven, or “given over”.