However, what we are seeking must also be applied to our own lives and in all of our personal and professional relationships. The dove is a symbol of peace and represents the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit reveals all truth. The virtue of honesty is vital to all successful relationships. The saying “The truth will set you free” is often referenced in academic circles; but its origin is biblical (John 8:32). The freedom Jesus offers is a spiritual freedom from the bondage of sin. Being honest with ourselves and with others will always be easier said than done, but a practice that will certainly assist us in our search for creating and sustaining positive relationships. The cedar branch is a symbol of healing for Indigenous Peoples. At different times in our lives we, too, are in need of healing. Learning to forgive ourselves and others and being willing to ask for forgiveness are ongoing practices that will serve us well with respect to our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Reconciliation is defined as the restoration of friendly relations and the action of making one’s view or belief compatible with one another. It is also the name of a Catholic sacrament involving the confession of sin. In the context of Indigenous Peoples, reconciliation means working together to correct the legacy of past injustice (Nelson Mandela). In our own personal context it simply encourages our ongoing efforts towards being the best we can be in all of our relationships. In seeking truth, healing and reconciliation for others we are living out one indelible truth; it is impossible to help others without also helping ourselves. That reality, in and of itself, should give us the encouragement and confidence to pursue this very worthwhile goal.