Why forgiveness is not about them...

Everyone would agree at some point, we've held a grudge.

What if we could learn to let go of the negative emotions of a painful scenario?

How would that affect those around us?

Without learning to forgive, I've seen in my medical career people run the risk of illness. 

Watch this video today to learn the science of forgiveness, why Stanford University has its own forgiveness project and a framework to help you forgive. 

Intentional Actions

3 As Framework For Forgiveness

1.  Awareness

"Being honest with yourself hurts, and if it doesn't, you are not honest enough with yourself."

Bring awareness to an event you wish to forgive in your meditation by asking a question. Start small and be honest.

2. Acknowledge

Lean into the negative emotions of the event - acknowledge the context of everyone involved.

3. Action

Repeat the phrase "I forgive you" and feel something shift.

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1 Character Challenge

Temperance

This is one of 6 core virtues embodied by some of the great leaders of our time. In this context, temperance relates to improving our emotional competency. 

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Resources

1. The Choice to Forgive - Fred Luskin

2. Hypertension reduction through forgiveness training. 

Enjoy!

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