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The Art of Forgiveness Jane Freeman LISW-S, DCSW
The Art of Forgiveness Jane Freeman LISW-S, DCSW
Benefits of Forgiving
Decreased anger decreased depression decreased anxiety improved sleep enhanced sense of well-being spiritually enriched
Our Choice
We have been given the gift of the ability to make choices we can choose to forgive we can choose to not take offense we can choose not to blame
blame the other forgotten that have a choice to react or respond convinced that not right to forgive the offense
realization that anger doesnt feel good emotional, spiritual or physical dis-ease wish to repair the relationship see from other persons point of view simply decide to let the problem go after an extended time, no longer angry