Forgive and remember

Remember that old adage, "Forgive and forget?" Perhaps we better serve our own growth if we remember what it was about a situation that we would do differently should it present itself again sometime in the future. Forgiveness does not mean that we condone the actions of another. There are events that occur such as violence and abuse that may require us to distance ourselves from the perpetrator. Hopefully we will reach a point in our lives where we can release that person's emotional hold on us. This allows us to move away from a victim mentality and take back our power. In doing so we increase our vibrational level and open ourselves up to our heart's desires. What event from your past is it time to release knowing that it is perfectly acceptable to forgive and remember?