40 :: “The Power of Forgiveness” ☺️

Your Soul Passion :: Thriving & Healthy Alignment

Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger and bitterness — even vengeance. But if you don't practice forgiveness, you might be the one who pays most dearly. By embracing forgiveness, you can also embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy. Consider how forgiveness can lead you down the path of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. What is forgiveness? Forgiveness means different things to different people. Generally, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help free you from the control of the person who harmed you. Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you. Forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting or excusing the harm done to you or making up with the person who caused the harm. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life. What are the benefits of forgiving someone? Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for improved health and peace of mind. Forgiveness can lead to: Healthier relationships Improved mental health Less anxiety, stress and hostility Lower blood pressure Fewer symptoms of depression A stronger immune system Improved heart

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Forgiveness is a commitment to a personalized process of change. To move from suffering to forgiveness, you might: Recognize the value of forgiveness and how it can improve your life Identify what needs healing and who needs to be forgiven and for what Consider joining a support group or seeing a counselor Acknowledge your emotions about the harm done to you and how they affect your behavior, and work to release them Choose to forgive the person who's offended you Move away from your role as victim and release the control and power the offending person and situation have had in your life As you let go of grudges, you'll no longer define your life by how you've been hurt. You might even find compassion and understanding. What happens if I can't forgive someone? Forgiveness can be challenging, especially if the person who's hurt you doesn't admit wrong. If you find yourself stuck: Practice empathy. Try seeing the situation from the other person's point of view. Ask yourself why he or she would behave in such a way. Perhaps you would have reacted similarly if you faced the same situation. Reflect on times you've hurt others and on those who've forgiven you. Write in a journal, pray or use guided meditation — or talk with a person you've found to be wise and compassionate, such as a spiritual leader, a mental health provider, or an impartial loved one or friend. Be aware that forgiveness is a process, and even small hurts may need to be revisited and forgiven over and over again. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/forgiveness/art-20047692
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