Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

- Hannah More.

Forgiveness.

There is no doubt about it. It's a marvelous thing. It's a heart warming thing, it's one that makes you think, maybe humanity isn't so bad after all.

But is it really a good thing to have it in excess?

Is it a weakness, or a trait?

I'm not meaning to be arrogant, but I do tend to forgive people exceptionally easily, but now I'm beginning to question whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, - not forgiveness, but forgiving too easily.

And I don't say those sorts of things over petty, inconsequential things.It's just made me wonder if people are taking advantage of me, of that forgiving streak in me.

Because, what's to stop people from hurting me, and then they know that it'll all be fine in the end, because I'll forgive them. What's to stop them from doing it again? And again? And again and again? If everything goes back to the way it was, why should anyone worry about hurting me? If no consequences occur, there's nothing to stop them.

People just take advantage of it, and I'm really not sure I want that any more. So, as of today, I will only forgive people if they really deserve it. And I really hope I can stick to that promise.