Of the prayers that observant Jews recite each day, the one I
appreciate most is offered before going to bed. Here is how it begins:
“Master of the universe, I hereby forgive anyone who angered or
antagonized me or sinned against me — whether physically or financially
or through disrespect, or in any other matter affecting me; whether
involuntarily or willfully, carelessly or deliberately; whether by word
or by deed. I forgive every person: Let no one incur punishment because
of me.” One of the rules I try to live by is not to take offense when no
offense is intended. A corollary to that rule is to presume, whenever
possible, that no offense was intended. This is not, I admit, a
discipline I’ve ...
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