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MY TOPIC THIS WEEK: WHY IS FORGIVENESS SO IMPORTANT?

Sep 12, 2022



There are various ways you can demonstrate your forgiveness of others and yourself. Sometimes, it is simply accepting the apology. Other times, it is letting go of the past and moving forward. But what does forgiveness really mean?
 
Forgiveness is an essential process in human life. It can be defined as pardoning or giving up resentment for an offense. It can also be described as the act or process of forgiving yourself for something you feel guilty or bad about doing.
 
It is an act of letting go and freeing oneself from resentment, bitterness, or vengefulness. In other words, forgiveness is a process that allows people to move forward without any feelings of ill will towards others or themselves.
 
Forgiveness does not mean forgetting about the hurtful event or pretending it never happened; it means acknowledging the pain and forgiving the person who caused it. People need to know that forgiveness benefits them in many ways.
 
 
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Here are four reasons why forgiveness is so important.
 
 
1. To Release Anger and Other Negative Emotions

 

One way to true happiness and joy is to practice letting go of resentment and bitterness. This can be done by forgiving people who have hurt you in the past. It can also be accomplished by forgiving yourself for the mistakes that you have made. Forgiveness is a selfless act of love, and it is not just for the person who is forgiven. It’s also for the person who forgives. When you forgive, you stop feeling bitter or hostile about the situation.
 
 
2. To Increase Self Esteem and Confidence

 

Forgiveness is a powerful tool for self-growth. When you forgive, you will feel better about yourself, and your self-esteem and confidence will grow. Forgiveness is not just letting go of negative feelings but also kindness to yourself. It is a process that helps you heal from past wounds and move on with your life while maintaining a positive outlook.
 
 
3. To Improve Your Relationships
 
Forgiveness is vital for relationships and mental health. Forgiveness isn’t tacit approval of what happened. Instead, it identifies that perfection is not attainable and that everyone makes mistakes. It is the understanding that people can still love and do better overall through errors. When you forgive, you let go of resentments and negativity that prevent you from having valuable and engaging conversations.
 
 
4. To Live a Healthier and Happier Life

 

The negativity formed from holding a grudge or resentment can wreak havoc on your body. It increases cortisol and other stress hormones that can lead to poor physical and mental health such as depression and cardiovascular disease.
 
As you can see, forgiveness provides many different benefits to your life. Through forgiveness, you can grow your self-confidence, improve your relationships, and get rid of negativity to achieve the things you truly want in your life.
 
 
Always be transparent about your mistakes or faults. This shows your target audience that you are vulnerable and human too. As a business owner, you will make mistakes. In fact, you will likely make many mistakes. It’s okay. If you appear too perfect, remember that no one trusts someone who claims to be perfect.
 
Use these five trust-building tips to ensure you grow a sustainable and successful business. Don’t let lack of trust be the reason you fail. Remember, most businesses fail within the first year, and most of the time, it is due to a lack of funds or resources. Unfortunately, this ultimately means that the business didn’t build the trust they needed to inspire a solid and trustworthy relationship with their target audience.
 
 
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              "Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave." - Indira Gandhi



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Dante

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