The Power of Forgiving

Totally agree, Xan. May I add one small insight... remember to for-give as you go along too, so that present small resentments or hurts do not become large tangles to forgive in the future.

As an example, I was thinking about something a friend had said and getting a bit hung up about it until my larger self said - 'forgive her. she's not well.' 'So?' I retorted, 'She's spoken that way before.' 'Forgive...' So I did and feel no more resentment about (my perpection of) a friend's words.

[Xan]

Yes Enya... Developing the habit of letting go all the time, in our daily lives, is an on-the-spot form of forgiving that can keep us open, free and growing.


Xan

Was refered to this thread at a great time.... thanks for sharing this Xan.

[Xan]

You're most welcome, Rus.


blesings
Xan

[Lightspirit]

forgiveness is so important

Thank you, Xan. The part about not needing to understand "why" a behaviour happened, is really important:

* You do not need to understand ‘why’ the behavior happened in order to let it go, and often we truly cannot know. Giving up this idea will help you move into willingness to forgive.

Light and love


Carla

It can explores recent research into the psychological and physical effects of forgiveness on individuals and within relationships under a wide variety of conditions and translates it into a popular, accessible documentary film for national public television.One study showed that giving up grudges can reduce chronic back pain. Another found that forgiveness limited relapses among women battling substance-abuse problems. Now bring those feelings down to the area around your heart. Allow the good feelings to penetrate your heart and soothe you.

[NightSpirit]

Awesome article Xan...well done!

The power to forgive encourage people to use forgiveness. It will show how forgiveness is a process of transformation that will enrich relationships and enable people to improve their own lives.

[Xan]

bringing this up...