Article: Forgiveness does not mean excusing or accepting the betrayal. Rather, forgiveness is the act of freeing yourself of the anguish and anger that you've felt towards the person who betrayed you. Forgiveness means letting go of your grudge against the other person. Even though resenting someone who betrayed you seems like an appropriate response, in fact the only one you're hurting when you refuse to move on is you. If you do not forgive others after a betrayal, you will always in some sense remain tethered to the person who wronged you, and won't be able to live your own life to full capacity. There are two primary reasons why you might forgive someone. One is to stay true to the value system you believe in. The other is to help you overcome the emotional pain caused by betrayal. Both are valid, and can work in tandem. Religious traditions, especially, encourage forgiveness. The second reason you might choose to forgive is to move beyond the pain and misery caused by the person who betrayed you. When thinking about this motive, you use forgiveness as a tool to help you work your way through the sadness of your betrayal. Making an explicit decision to forgive is important, but actually experiencing forgiveness and being free of the pain can take time. Forgiveness is a process and won't happen overnight. Even slight betrayals can take time to stop hurting; however, if you actively maintain forgiveness as your goal, you will eventually get there. Some betrayals are so awful that afterwards, you are unwilling or unable to recover the relationship. Even when you forgive someone, you might feel that the relationship is not one you want to salvage. Think about your relationship with the person who betrayed you. Are they an integral part of your life? Can you imagine life without them? Analyze the person's character. Someone is only worth rebuilding a relationship with if they demonstrate sincere sorrow for what they did and are actively working to regain your trust.
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Understand what forgiveness is. Decide why you want to forgive. Don't force forgiveness. Decide the future of your relationship with the betrayer.
Article: In each inning, the player throws three darts. As you throw the darts, aim for the number that corresponds with the inning. Also, keep in mind you get more runs if you get your darts inside of the rings of the dart board. Aim for the rings as well. At the end of each turn, add up your score. As the innings progress, add your scores together. For example, say you scored 5 runs in the first inning and a 2 runs in the second. By the end of the second inning, you have 7 runs. Keep adding runs to your total score as you go. Whoever has the most runs after 9 rounds wins. Some people like to play with a special "7 inning stretch rule." Players who do not score any runs in the 7th inning will have their total score cut in half. This can make the game more fun as it adds some tension. However, if you and your friends are new to the game this may only add frustration. It can take awhile to aim and throw darts correctly, making scores very low when beginners are playing baseball darts. The 7th inning rule is best used for more proficient players.
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Throw 3 darts per player each inning. Add up your score at the end of each turn. Consider adding a twist in the 7th inning.
Article: Visit your local hardware store to see their selection of bolt cutters. Aim to get cutters 24 inches (61cm) long or larger since they will give you the most leverage as you try to cut through the lock. Larger pairs of bolt cutters can cut through locks with a larger diameter. Tilt the lock to the side so you can easily cut the side of the shackle, or the metal clasp that holds the lock together. Hold the bolt cutters in a comfortable position near your waist. Pull the handles apart so the blades open. Place the bolt cutters on one side of the shackle close to the body of the lock. If the lock isn't attached to anything, secure it in locking pliers or a vise so it doesn't move around when you try cutting it. Spin the handle on the vise to close it around the lock. Hold the grips on your cutters and apply firm pressure to break through the lock. Squeeze the handles together until it cuts through the shackle. If you can't cut through the lock yourself, ask a friend to help you close the bolt cutters. If the lock is made of hardened steel, bolt cutters may not work. Bolt cutters work best on padlocks or chained bike locks.
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Use a pair of bolt cutters at least 24in (61cm) long. Put the lock's shackle between the blades of the bolt cutters. Squeeze the grips together to close the cutters.