Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held resentments have on our hearts.

Sharon Salzberg
Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held...
Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held...
Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held...
Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held...
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Forgiveness is the way that we break the grip that long-held resentments have on our hearts. A resentment is a term used to describe a negative emotion that is not based on any real harm done to another person. When someone wrongs us, we are quick to feel resentment towards them for their actions. This feeling of resentment can stay with us for years or even decades after the event, causing us to continue to hold grudges against people.

But when we forgive someone, we are no longer resentful towards them. We are no longer angry at them for what they did to us, even if it was something very serious. Forgiveness is an act of letting go of the past.

We choose not to hold onto our anger and instead move on with our lives. This allows us to live more positively and help others in need without letting the mistakes of the past get in the way.

Source: Real Love: The Art Of Mindful Connection

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