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Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness
What if I have to interact with the person who hurt me but I don't want to?
How do I reach a state of forgiveness?
How do I move toward a state of forgiveness?
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What is forgiveness?
What are the benefits of forgiving someone?
Why is it so easy to hold a grudge?
What are the effects of holding a grudge?
How do I move toward forgiveness?
What happens if I can't forgive someone?
Does forgiveness guarantee reconciliation?
What if the person I'm forgiving doesn't change?
What if I'm the one who needs forgiveness?
How do I reach a state of forgiveness?
How do I move toward a state of forgiveness?
Content
What is forgiveness?
What are the benefits of forgiving someone?
Why is it so easy to hold a grudge?
What are the effects of holding a grudge?
How do I move toward forgiveness?
What happens if I can't forgive someone?
Does forgiveness guarantee reconciliation?
What if the person I'm forgiving doesn't change?
What if I'm the one who needs forgiveness?
Why is it so easy to hold a grudge?
Being hurt by someone, particularly someone you love and trust, can cause anger, sadness and confusion. If you dwell too long on hurtful events or situations, you may end up holding a grudge and being filled with resentment and hostility. If you allow negative feelings to take over, you might find yourself overwhelmed by bitterness or a sense of injustice.
Some people are naturally more forgiving than others. But even those who tend to hold a grudge can learn to be more forgiving.
