Non-violent Conflict Resolution through Forgiveness
Bishop Challoner, Tower Hamlets
30 September 2009
Hello Bishop Challoner. Let us know what you thought was important in today’s assembly. If you have a question for Nathan or Kim - don’t hesitate to ask. Like Nathan said, your life is the most valuable, irreplaceable thing you will ever have, so make the most positive effect you can on those around you. Regardless of the situations you may find yourself in, it is up to you to choose between the positive and negative response. Best wishes to all the 6th Form and yr 8 boys!
annonymus said:
I was actually inspired especially by nathan. you will probably remember me by 'thank you, i could tell that you were really listening hard' as i am inspired by your work and the courage you have to forgive i wondered if there was anything i could help you with, things like events, giving out leaflets, its really interesting to do these thing and pick up alot along the way. it has really tought me something and made me understand myself better. it has also made me realise the my life 'is' valuable P.s - i commented the above
I was actually inspired especially by nathan. you will probably remember me by 'thank you, i could tell that you were really listening hard' as i am inspired by your work and the courage you have to forgive i wondered if there was anything i could help you with, things like events, giving out leaflets, its really interesting to do these thing and pick up alot along the way. it has really tought me something and made me understand myself better. it has also made me realise the my life 'is' valuable P.s - i commented the above
Kim Comer from Breaking the Cycle said:
Thank you for making the effort to write down your thoughts about the assembly. I know all too well that it is not easy to express your feelings about your father and your relationship with him. Hold onto the part of you that still loves him no matter what. The easier path is to hold onto grudges and break off relationships. The harder way is to try to forgive and stick by someone you love no matter what they do. It means a lot to me that you want to hold onto that relationship and respect him as your father even if you are angry or frustrated about his behaviour.
Thank you for making the effort to write down your thoughts about the assembly. I know all too well that it is not easy to express your feelings about your father and your relationship with him. Hold onto the part of you that still loves him no matter what. The easier path is to hold onto grudges and break off relationships. The harder way is to try to forgive and stick by someone you love no matter what they do. It means a lot to me that you want to hold onto that relationship and respect him as your father even if you are angry or frustrated about his behaviour.Nathan Levy from Breaking the Cycle said:
Losing someone close to you is very hard to deal with and is a continual journey. September is always a difficult month as Robert (my brother) was killed. Coming to your school was very positive and the audience we had was both engaging and attentive. Your lives are all important and invaluable, therefore given the opportunity to give you a message or encouragement and understanding of forgiveness was very important for me and Breaking the Cycle team. Please keep all we discussed close to your hearts and use the assembly to motivate you as you strive for success. To the anonymous person who expressed their situation about their father and your condolences for myself, I both support you and thank you. It is so encouraging to hear that the assembly helped you in that way. I think your words are very honest and think that you will achieve a lot of progress with your father if you keep to what you have expressed in your comment. We all face obstacles in our life, but to create a support structure and positive aspirations in every part of our lives, will help us to achieve the best.
Losing someone close to you is very hard to deal with and is a continual journey. September is always a difficult month as Robert (my brother) was killed. Coming to your school was very positive and the audience we had was both engaging and attentive. Your lives are all important and invaluable, therefore given the opportunity to give you a message or encouragement and understanding of forgiveness was very important for me and Breaking the Cycle team. Please keep all we discussed close to your hearts and use the assembly to motivate you as you strive for success. To the anonymous person who expressed their situation about their father and your condolences for myself, I both support you and thank you. It is so encouraging to hear that the assembly helped you in that way. I think your words are very honest and think that you will achieve a lot of progress with your father if you keep to what you have expressed in your comment. We all face obstacles in our life, but to create a support structure and positive aspirations in every part of our lives, will help us to achieve the best. unknow said:
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i really felt for nathan..as he said ive always wanted to know how it felt to loose someone, to go through grief because it was the only way i could say the situation was out of my hands and i could not do anything to help. Being so vounarable and looking for love in every possible way with everyone hurting you makes you think in a certain way. The people that you onced loved that hurt you, you cant do anything about it even if they existed so i wish they had died so it will put my mind at rest and i could put my hands up n say...i could not have done anything more. However i didnt loose anybody. My dad was never around from when i was little, he'll stay for about 6 months - 1 year and then leave to go back to Africa. Once i did not see him for four years straight and only had phone calls ocassionally, i began to forget who my dad was until he popped up one day as a suprise. Presently he doesnt act like a dad. He's been gone for a year and has not supported me in anyway i can think about, its like i have a dead dad. thinking of what i heard today made me realise that although he has made mistakes i can't just forget he is my dad. And all the people that have hurt me that i have tried to forget about i still miss or part of me still loves. Im a very stubborn person and i hold grudges. I have lernt that it is important to forgive and let these grudges go as it may to late like kim and he's dad. I think the assembly was very touching. Ive never thought my life was valuable or precious until today as i have faced many problems. But one question nathan how did u cope, even when people close (not as close as my sister) dies i cant explain how i feel.