Forgiveness is freeing up and putting to better use the energy once consumed by holding grudges, harboring resentments, and nursing unhealed wounds. It is rediscovering the strengths we always had and relocating our limitless capacity to understand and accept other people and ourselves.”
-Sidney and Suzanne Simon
Forgive
Tip
Think of a person you are having difficulty forgiving. Write out what you have learned and how you have grown from the situation that occurred.
Then, write a letter thanking that person for what happened. Explain what you learned and how you’re grown as a person because of it. Then, forgive that person. Write: “I forgive you.”
Note: The person you are writing to can also be someone who passed away. You don’t have to
actually mail the letter or even speak to the person in order for the act of forgiveness to occur.