Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The art of forgiveness

orgiveness is a huge stumbling block for many. When you don’t forgive, you carry the story of hurt within yourself for a lifetime. Eventually this hurt becomes part of the story you tell yourself. The moment you recognise the burden of that story and let it go, you can begin to live freely again. It is a powerful act that may allow the forgiven person to undergo an awakening and allow them to grow into a better person. Most importantly, it helps the person who forgives. As researchers continue to search for the Holy Grail to a long, healthy and fulfilled life, more and more evidence shows us that the answer is forgiveness, giving, and, ultimately, love. There is no medicine that can help you love and forgive; you alone have that power. Sometimes we need to forgive, not for the other person

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