The Strength Of Forgiveness
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Article Title: The Strength Of Forgiveness
Author: Rebecca Hintze
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Forgiveness is a road to freedom�one that literally heals marriages, homes, hearts, and even crime in our communities.
For years many have wondered what makes some marriages last a lifetime, while others stumble and fall apart? A study completed at Arizona State University West showed that the answer lies in a couple�s ability to forgive. And did you know that forgiveness may reduce the risk of heart disease? On January 2, 1998, ABC News reported, �Studies show that letting go of anger and resentment can reduce the severity of heart disease and, in some cases, even prolong the lives of cancer patients.� Not only that, a 1995 study conducted by the University of Montgomery analyzed how an unforgiving heart factors into crime. The study proved that forgiveness plays a significant role in reducing the revengeful responses that prompt criminal acts.
So, what is forgiveness? Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America says: �I think it means . . . putting yourself in the position of the other person, and wiping away any sort of resentment and antagonism you feel toward them.� Forgiveness means letting go of past hurts, pain, and offence and replacing our anger, resentment, and fears with love and peace. Forgiveness is pardoning the wrongs of life. Thomas A. Kempis said, �Be assured that if you knew all, you would pardon all.�
Charlotte VanOyen Witvliet, a professor of psychology at Hope College emphasizes that offering forgiveness takes strength. She said: �Forgiving doesn�t mean ignoring an injustice or letting someone treat you badly. Remember that it�s not a wimp�s response. It takes a strong, courageous effort to make that move. Letting go of your grudges takes a great deal of moral muscle.� Mahatma Gandhi would agree. He said, �The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.� And Archbishop Desmond Tutu is sure to point out that forgiveness doesn�t mean we approve of the offenses against us. He said: �Forgiveness is taking seriously the awfulness of what has happened when you are treated unfairly. Forgiveness is not pretending that things are other than the way they are.�
There is honesty in the process of forgiving. A real recognition of the pain of the offense, coupled with a strong desire to love and let go, allows forgiveness to occur. The truth is, if we really want to love, we must get to the point where we�re strong enough to forgive. While we cannot change others, we can change the way we feel about our past, and even ourselves. In the process of forgiving, we enhance the present, change the course of our future, and halt the negative trends of history that tend to seep into the future.
While forgiving others is a necessary step down the path of freedom, so is forgiving ourselves. All too often we carry the burdens of our past and refuse to let go of our mistakes. We get caught in a never ending cycle of negativity when we hold on to self-condemnation and use it to punish ourselves. When we�re penitent and apologetic of our past and restitution has been made, forgiving ourselves is the final step in healing.
As you work to heal, practice forgiveness! It is your key to freedom. If you find that you�re offended, sad, or depressed about pains from the past, seek relief through the miracle of forgiveness.
About The Author: Rebecca Linder Hintze is the author of, "Healing Your Family History." She is a radio show host, emotional wellness expert, and professional speaker who leads workshops worldwide on topics such as "Healing Family Patterns" and "Overcoming Sabotage Patterns." Website: http://www.rebeccahintze.com
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Forgiveness is a road to freedom�one that literally heals marriages, homes, hearts, and even crime in our communities.
For years many have wondered what makes some marriages last a lifetime, while others stumble and fall apart? A study completed at Arizona State University West showed that the answer lies in a couple�s ability to forgive. And did you know that forgiveness may reduce the risk of heart disease? On January 2, 1998, ABC News reported, �Studies show that letting go of anger and resentment can reduce the severity of heart disease and, in some cases, even prolong the lives of cancer patients.� Not only that, a 1995 study conducted by the University of Montgomery analyzed how an unforgiving heart factors into crime. The study proved that forgiveness plays a significant role in reducing the revengeful responses that prompt criminal acts.
So, what is forgiveness? Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America says: �I think it means . . . putting yourself in the position of the other person, and wiping away any sort of resentment and antagonism you feel toward them.� Forgiveness means letting go of past hurts, pain, and offence and replacing our anger, resentment, and fears with love and peace. Forgiveness is pardoning the wrongs of life. Thomas A. Kempis said, �Be assured that if you knew all, you would pardon all.�
Charlotte VanOyen Witvliet, a professor of psychology at Hope College emphasizes that offering forgiveness takes strength. She said: �Forgiving doesn�t mean ignoring an injustice or letting someone treat you badly. Remember that it�s not a wimp�s response. It takes a strong, courageous effort to make that move. Letting go of your grudges takes a great deal of moral muscle.� Mahatma Gandhi would agree. He said, �The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.� And Archbishop Desmond Tutu is sure to point out that forgiveness doesn�t mean we approve of the offenses against us. He said: �Forgiveness is taking seriously the awfulness of what has happened when you are treated unfairly. Forgiveness is not pretending that things are other than the way they are.�
There is honesty in the process of forgiving. A real recognition of the pain of the offense, coupled with a strong desire to love and let go, allows forgiveness to occur. The truth is, if we really want to love, we must get to the point where we�re strong enough to forgive. While we cannot change others, we can change the way we feel about our past, and even ourselves. In the process of forgiving, we enhance the present, change the course of our future, and halt the negative trends of history that tend to seep into the future.
While forgiving others is a necessary step down the path of freedom, so is forgiving ourselves. All too often we carry the burdens of our past and refuse to let go of our mistakes. We get caught in a never ending cycle of negativity when we hold on to self-condemnation and use it to punish ourselves. When we�re penitent and apologetic of our past and restitution has been made, forgiving ourselves is the final step in healing.
As you work to heal, practice forgiveness! It is your key to freedom. If you find that you�re offended, sad, or depressed about pains from the past, seek relief through the miracle of forgiveness.
About The Author: Rebecca Linder Hintze is the author of, "Healing Your Family History." She is a radio show host, emotional wellness expert, and professional speaker who leads workshops worldwide on topics such as "Healing Family Patterns" and "Overcoming Sabotage Patterns." Website: http://www.rebeccahintze.com
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