Rihanna is right to forgive Chris Brown

I usually don’t write about celebrities on this blog but I felt compelled to make an exception.


This is after the flack Ms Robyn Rihanna Fenty is receiving over her public declaration of forgiveness towards fellow celebrity Chris Brown, who attacked her in February 2009.

I have to ask, do you want to be forgiven for any mistakes you’ve made? That includes the ones you’ve managed to hide from others.

If the answer is yes, then you too have to forgive.

The majority of us know that living by an eye for an eye rules do nothing but keep the pain alive.

The dark days of what used to happen in Northern Ireland, during the years of The Troubles, speak for itself.

That too was about retaliation and look at what has since been achieved, now The Troubles are over, thanks to the ceasefire in 1996 and 1998.

It all comes down to the same thing: revenge, that’s what it seems those who attack Rihanna want her to seek against Chris Brown at every opportunity.

But this negative emotion never fails to consume and destroy the person who carries such luggage.

I too have let down people. I have also been let down by others, so I have the unenviable task of being able to see both sides of the argument.

I choose to forgive because I accept we’re human and makes mistakes – I know I have.

I’m also prepared to say publically, two wrongs will never make a right.

Having a go at Rihanna for forgiving Mr Brown only shows her to be a stronger woman than those who clearly want her to do the opposite.

It’s not only the New Testament that’s talking sense on this, it’s Mr George Foreman, a man whose now noted as the man behind the Lean Mean Grilling Machine.

He was also a boxing two-time heavyweight world champion.

As he stated in one of his books, he’s won many matches during his time but the match many remember him for was the one he lost; the Rumble in the Jungle against Muhamed Ali.

After losing that match, in October 1974, a lesser man would of lived a lifetime of bitterness and hatred.

Instead, he went on to be the great success he’s today.

It was when I read about how he overcame this humiliating defeat - he was the one expected to win - and dealt with other bodyblows that came his way.

This included being double-crossed by various so-called friends and business associates. I learned from him, the only way to deal with such anger is to let go by forgiving the people who have caused the misery.

Forgiveness isn’t excusing the wrong or forgetting it but it’s the only way to put the pain, misery and heartache behind you.

It also allows you to have a positive outlook on life.

That alone is attractive and will ensure you will enjoy the rest of your life, instead of beliving life is unfair on you – thinking like that will condem you to a life unfulfilled.

Rather than hear me drone on abut forgiveness and why this is the best thing, please purchase a copy of this book by George Foreman, called Going The Extra Smile, who explains it better than me.

I can assure you, once you’ve read this amazing book, you’ll realise why Rihanna is right to forgive and you’ll realise why you should too.

To find out more about this book by the brillliant Mr Foreman, click here.

Light and Peace

Andria

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