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We all do things in our lives that we regret, and then we hold on to shame and guilt. The process to forgive yourself is the same:
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Most people who appear to take some pleasure in hurting you have some pain in their own lives. Most feel justified in what they are doing; otherwise, they would do something else.
Whatever this person has done, look for some explanation of their motivation. These are not excuses, ju...
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Forgiveness is choosing to not let negative events of the past define how you feel.
Forgiveness can keep your emotional body healthy. It increases feelings of happiness and decreases feelings of anger and grief, reduces anxiety and depression, improves your relationships and makes y...
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You can forgive someone and still maintain a boundary. They may not even necessarily know you forgave them.
When you hold onto anger towards yourself or others, it weighs you down, drains your energy and increases your stress.
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Once you've empathized with the person and decided they are also just human, ask yourself what role you want them to have in your life.
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Let go of the emotional attachment that you've developed. Let the hatred and anger dissolve, let the thoughts of revenge and misfortune die.
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We all can succumb to behaviors that are not reflective of who we really are.
Separating the action from the person is crucial to find some closure.
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Resentment forces you to live in the past by fixing that person to that past moment.
Do not let yourself or the relationship be defined by anger. The ability to forgive and move on is critical for maintaining a healthy and happy relationship with the people you care about.
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Forgiveness is ultimately a form of empathy - it is taking whatever pain motivated the person and imagine that you have that same pain yourself.
If forgiveness is the ability to see the person as a multi-faceted human being, empathizing with them is what gets you there.
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"And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make…" ~ The Beatles
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Self-forgiveness is a key component of self-compassion. When you forgive yourself, you acknowledge that you made a mistake, like all other humans do.
Self-forgiveness involves four key steps:
If you tend to ruminate over your mistakes or failures, it is important to learn how to forgive yourself and move on.
If you decide you are willing to forgive, find a good place and time to be alone with your thoughts.
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