Forgiveness Is a Choice: A step by step process.

FORGIVENESS HEALS

 The role of forgiveness

Forgiveness means fully accepting that a negative event has occurred and relinquishing our negative feelings surrounding the circumstance. Research shows that forgiveness helps us experience better mental, emotional and physical health. And it can be learned, as demonstrated by the Stanford Forgiveness Project, which trained 260 adults in forgiveness in a 6-week course.

•70% reported a decrease in their feelings of hurt

•13% experienced reduced anger

•27% experienced fewer physical complaints (for example, pain, gastrointestinal upset, dizziness, etc.)

The practice of forgiveness has also been linked to better immune function and a longer lifespan. Other studies have shown that forgiveness has more than just a metaphorical effect on the heart: it can actually lower our blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health as well.

The Benefits of Forgiving Someone

There are many positive benefits forgiveness has upon our well-being, including: 

1. Improved mental health
2. Happier, healthier relationships
3. Less stress, anxiety, and fewer negative emotions
4. Reduced blood pressure
5. Fewer issues with depression or ease of symptoms in some people
6. Enhanced immune system
7. Better heart health
8. Improved self-esteem
9. Better sense of well-being
10. Feelings of control and empowerment over one’s life

Forgiveness matters and makes a difference in the quality of life. It’s not just something nice we do to keep the peace. Forgiveness is a life-giving force. 

   

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