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Forgiveness

Why Bother Establishing Forgiveness as Our Mindset? Part 2

Our Mindset  A mindset is a pattern of thought we establish with ourselves. It is how we’ve decided to think about something. Our mindset is based on what we believe to be true. The only time our mindset changes is when we decide that what we once thought of as true, is not.  I’ve learned…
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Forgiveness

Why Bother Establishing Forgiveness as Our Mindset?

Our Mindset A mindset is a pattern of thought we establish with ourselves. It is how we’ve decided to think about something. Our mindset is based on what we believe to be true. The only time our mindset changes is when we decide that what we once thought of as true, is not.  I’m not…
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Forgiveness

Why Bother Giving Up Hope for a Better Past?

A Better Past? “Forgiveness is giving up all hope of a better past,” is a quote from Lilly Tomlin. I have no idea what her past was like, but this quote reminds me that forgiveness is about our present reality, not what happened in our past.  I know from experience, that trauma is nothing that…
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Forgiveness

Why Bother Knowing About the Benefits of Forgiveness?

Benefits of Forgiveness Although there is a lot of scientific evidence to support the physical, mental and emotional benefits of forgiveness, I did not base my decision to forgive my father because of the scientific evidence. Instead, I came to a crossroads. I could either continue down the path of my anger or I could…
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