The Power of Forgiveness and Ways it Benefits You

I had this urge to write all I know about forgiveness, so people can avoid the tragic experience that comes with rejecting it.

If you don’t know the feeling of forgiveness, you are really missing out.

You can totally strengthen yourself by forgiving, and it’s way easier than you think.

People often have a hard time moving on from painful memories. All they do is think about the past, which only makes them more miserable.

This article simplifies the principles and power of forgiveness, so you can start by letting go of little things and work your way up to the life you want.

Ultimately, what we truly yearn for is a sense of fulfillment and happiness in life. Holding grudges to your grave is not something you would wish for, both for yourself and even others.

We only live once, so don’t live it with disappointments and regrets.

I have come to the understanding that forgiveness isn’t just about sacrificing yourself for others, it’s more than that. It is a gift you give yourself and your loved ones.

By forgiving, we benefit more than others. It is the life preserver every day offers us.

You might not see it this way right now, but at the end of this article, you will leave negativity behind and truly enjoy life.

You can choose to take it or not, but if you do, you’ll realize how much it changes your life and frees you from all pains and bitterness.

What is True Forgiveness?

Saying you forgive while consistently digging up the past reveals a lack of genuine forgiveness.

Your words may have claimed forgiveness, but lack genuine intention.

Keep in mind that those who make your life miserable are often pretty miserable themselves.

It’s up to you whether you want to forgive, or hold on to a grudge and live with blame and anger.

They’re both bad for you ‘cause they’re negative traits and they make you less of who you are.

Even if you were technically right in the blame game, you’ll still feel bad inside because of all the negativity and grudge.

Recently, I was telling a friend that marriages that lasted are those where one or both couples chose peace over being right.

And the same applies to every relationship you can imagine. From fellowship, work, society, friends, parents, family, and more.

Forgiveness is a sign of a strength of character, rather than weakness. And those who forgive live happier lives.

The intangible burden you carry since childhood will destroy your ability to experience true happiness and fulfillment.

It will place a heavy burden not only on you, but also on people around you. It is time to lift that burden and see life from a different view.

It’s about saying sorry and moving on in life to begin again with new hopes and dreams.

Believe me, once you let go, you won’t look back. It’s a much sweeter choice.

When you are angry, it’s tough to realize that forgiveness works in two ways.

It allows people to get away with their actions that are not cool and that’s what we notice, but there’s more to the story.

It helps you avoid all the bitterness. Let’s see how forgiveness can help you.

Here are reasons you need to embrace forgiveness.

1) A Sense of Empathy

If you can’t see things from someone else’s perspective, your own viewpoint is limited. By forgiving, one can better understand and empathize with others.

Being empathetic makes you a more well-rounded person and helps you peacefully coexist with others, even if they have different opinions.

Because the entire world revolves around people’s influence, forgiving others releases you from anger and indignation.

This helps you see things from a broader perspective and understand different points of view.

Forgiveness is extremely powerful. It enables you. It frees you from all the negative feelings you may go through because of being closed-minded.

I remember a person who was very devout. The one area that she had difficulty with was forgiveness.

She had experienced bad things in her past that she could never let go of.

When the friend who had betrayed her died, she found out too late that she could have forgiven and cherished a precious relationship.

She saw how unforgiveness had eaten up years of what could have been a very productive and loving relationship.

Standing at the grave of her old friend, she realized it was just too late, and now she has to live with all the regrets – until she could forgive herself for what she had done.

She realized forgiving herself was just as valuable as forgiving the friend who had wronged her.

2) It Brings You Healing and Freedom

Another reason to consider forgiveness is that it has the power to bring about healing.

By choosing to forgive and entrust it to God, we open ourselves up to a profound sense of freedom.

Choosing not to forgive will leave us in the chains of unforgiveness, which will only bind us and restrict us.

Unforgiveness is a heavy burden that will weigh down your spirit and steal away your happiness.

When you forgive others, your soul feels lighter and you can move forward with peace.

Forgiving certain things is tougher, but once we do, it feels like an immense weight off our shoulders.

The weight of unforgiveness will no longer burden you once you have made the choice to forgive.

When you forgive others, you let peace and goodness into your life. Forgiveness is the key to true freedom. Let go of the past.

3) You Look Happier and More Fulfilled

When you refuse to forgive, you are basically imprisoning yourself with bitterness instead of punishing the person you can’t forgive.

You are always angry, full of hate, and surrounded by negativity, which holds you back.

But when you learn to forgive, you look happier and younger.

Don’t let someone’s unjust treatment bring you down. Find the strength to forgive and move on, and you’ll come out stronger without losing your empathy.

Keeping your innocence actually makes dealing with negative emotions way more beneficial for you.

If someone did you wrong, don’t let it become your problem. Let it move on. It’s easier to get addicted when you can’t forgive.

You hide behind pills or maybe you drink to avoid the uncomfortable situation you put yourself in.

But when you change from the inside by being forgiven, you look happier and you attract happier people.

4) You Rise Above Distractions

When you forgive, you become a magnet for good vibes, attracting outstanding people and opportunities.

Even if something bad happened to you, the weight of being a victim goes away when you forgive and move on.

People often wait for an apology because they think it magnifies the wrongdoing committed by the offender.

But such waits ends up as a distraction to you. What is the point of waiting when you can take action?

When you can’t forgive, you make your own life a misery and much of the time.

Those who wronged you are happily going about their lives, blissfully unaware of all the negative thoughts you have in your mind.

That’s why it’s so important to voice out and let go.

When you learn to forgive, you rise above distractions and addictions.

Can I Forgive and Forget?

Even though you can’t forget someone’s hurtful actions, you can still choose not to let it affect how you see things.

Take all those painful experiences and failures and turn them into fuel for self-improvement.

The best strategy to discover the best version of you is to be mindful.

Think about what you’re doing and ask yourself if it’s helping you.

Picture this: After many years, you met the one who bullied you in secondary school.

Yes, you have the right to hate and hold grudges, but you chose to think bigger. So, you forgave him and disapprove of such behaviour.

With this experience, you know bullying is bad and you will never want to be a bully.

Thus, it’s not a question of forgetting. It’s a matter of putting that action into your mind and learning never to do that to others.

It’s common sense, but people still hold grudges and get nothing from it.

Don’t let history repeat itself, obviously. Learn from what happened and move forward. You’ll grow as a person and be way happier.

Being able to forgive and move on is a sign of your strength. That’s an important lesson to learn.

Conclusion on the Power of Forgiveness

Once you get how forgiveness works, it’s time to use it and make the world a better place.

It’s time to stop comparing yourself with others.

You’ll become stronger, kinder, and more understanding. The great thing about forgiving is that it’ll really affect the lives of the people you care about.

Anyway, this habit will also improve your social and business life.

Time for some self-exploration. Take a moment to ponder these questions:

• Who had wronged you in the past?

• What attempt have you made to forgive them?

• What is it you cannot forgive yourself for?

Slowly but surely, you can rebuild your life.

Don’t worry about taking small steps, as long as you keep moving towards true happiness and freedom.

Who have you not called in ages? Reach out to them and make the conversation all about them.

If you’ve done wrong in the past, tell them you’re sorry and show you mean it.

Care about others and become more compassionate.

Forgive yourself. Don’t keep holding yourself back all the time. Stop overthinking and move on. If that means confronting your demons one by one, then just go for it.

Just write what you did wrong and forgive yourself, no strings attached.

We are only human, so we make mistakes. Learn from it and prioritize what really counts.

It’s the best gift that you can ever give yourself and life is too short to hold on to the unnecessary grudges.

One more question: Do you want more bitterness or happiness in your life?

Today’s the day to find freedom through forgiveness.