INTRODUCTION
Forgiveness means letting go of anger and resentment toward yourself or someone else. Give up on revenge thoughts, and move forward with your power intact. In a psychological sense, forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which one who may initially feel victimized changes feelings and attitudes regarding a given offence. It helps overcome negative emotions such as resentment and a desire for vengeance.
BENEFITS OF FORGIVENESS
Forgiving one another does not only take off burden but also strengthens relationship and breeds a peaceful environment without contention.
- Forgiveness can lead to Healthier relationships.
- Forgiveness helps improve mental health, less anxiety, stress and hostility.
- It lowers blood pressure, reduces depression, and develops a more robust immune system.
- It Improves heart health and self-esteem.
WHY IS FORGIVENESS IMPORTANT?
It is essential for us to forgive each other of any harm cause, for individuals to live an emotional and psychological free life.
- Forgiving helps you move forward on your spiritual path.
- Forgiveness encourages compassion.
- You can able to relate to others as part of the human experience.
- You feel for others as you do for yourself.
- As individuals become emotionally and psychologically free, they can begin to put the past behind them.
SCENARIO OF FORGIVENESS
A businesswoman who grew up without a family but in an orphanage home was questioned about forgiveness. Her life wasn’t easy, growing up without a mother’s love. It caused her anxiety and depression. She was always alone and bottled up daily as she had no one to run to and vent about how cruel the world was.
The day her family came to ask for forgiveness, it saddened her that her mother had just remembered she had a daughter. But she forgave her for the sake of her peace and sanity. She said forgiveness brings peace that helps you go on with life.
CONCLUSION
Forgiveness can lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you. It doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the harm done to you or making up with the person who caused the damage.
