Forgiveness is for you. Did that make you think? Did you automatically disagree with that statement? I wouldn't be suprised. The word forgiveness often makes us cringe. FORGIVENESS - you're kidding right? Nope, just bear with me for a while here. When I bring up the word forgiveness to my clients, the reaction is usually palpable. They don't like it. They don't think it's a good thing, and they certainly don't want to do it. BUT What does it even MEAN? forgive play verb for·