Why Is It Hard to Forgive
Every single one of us has had to consider the idea of forgiveness yet it is one of the trickiest subjects to navigate and get our heads around. What is forgiveness and why can it be so hard to forgive? Most of us assume that if we forgive our offenders, they are let off the hook — scot-free — and get to go about their merry ways while we unfairly suffer from their actions. We also may think that we have to be friendly with them again, or go back to the old relationship. This, of course, would cause hesitation to forgive. It’s important to realize, however, that we do not have to keep trusting those who violated our trust or even to like being around those who hurt us. Here are some components on forgiveness that we must consider:
Forgiveness is a key to living a whole and empowered life. Allow yourself the time to consider who in your life you may need to forgive then keep in mind the principles above to start the process. Written by Lisa Smith |