FORGIVENESS IS…
…letting go of the emotional attachment to the pain of the
past.
…realizing that we suffer when we hold on to resentment,
anger, grudges, and self-pity.
…an ongoing process that occurs through intentional effort.
…letting go of the desire to punish the people who have
hurt us.
…understanding that nothing we do to punish another
person can help us heal.
…creating an identity that is free from the hurts of the past.
…our right to stop feeling angry hurt, resentful, and bitter.
…the exercise of compassion with ourselves and with
others.
…an attitude of non-judgment for ourselves and for others.
…the gift that results from dealing with one’s own pain.
Paula Becker is a licensed psychologist and President of Burnsville Counseling & Healing Center and co-founder in the Institute for Peace and Joy. For information or to make an appointment please call 952-435-4144
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