Though many religions throughout the world teach the importance of forgiveness, wouldn’t EVERYONE, regardless of religion, culture, or nationality, benefit a great deal in taking part in International Forgiveness Day?

Lalit Mawkin, a friend on Facebook, gave me this wonderful idea when he mentioned that Jainism has celebrated Kshamavaani Divas (The Day of Forgiveness) for over 2,500 years without ever missing a year. On this day, you ask your spouse, children, parents, bosses, colleagues, subordinates, neighbors, etc., for forgiveness and offer forgiveness in return. Lalit said, “We all keep living this mad race and it is true that we get hurt and also hurt others by our remarks, tantrums etc. We have Father's Day and Mother's Day, so let there be a day to forgive!"

We are so passionate about creating this day because it will generate a worldwide conversation about forgiveness, allowing more people to understand how healing this can be. Imagine the positive and healing impact each of us would achieve in knowing we could have a clean slate with those we cherish most!

So my loving friends… if you would like to help make International Forgiveness Day a reality, please forward this on to all your friends, contacts, and groups, and ask them to do the same. The ripple affect will be absolutely tremendous! I have no doubt that TOGETHER we can make Forgiveness Day, a day that will benefit all of us, for many generations to come.