- Forgiveness is about letting go of pain, anger and resentment. It is about accepting the process of healing from an offense.
- Forgiveness is not forgetting or denying the hurt. Forgiveness is not about trusting a person who is not trustworthy. Forgiveness is not about staying in a bad and unhealthy relationship. Forgiveness is not a quick process.
- Forgiveness has been linked with a healthier mind and body. Forgiveness improves both a person's physical and emotional well being.
- The Journal of Mental Health, Religion and Culture reported in its July 2008 issue that those who have found it in thier hearts and minds to forgive decreased the odds of depression. Women tend to forgive quickly and more readily then men.
- Duke University Medical Center conducted a study that concluded that people who forgave had fewer overall physical aches and pain, less anxiety and less anger. Back pain and headaches significantly improved as did mindset.
- Researchers at the University of Tennessee found a direct correlation between lower blood pressure, a healthy heart and forgiveness. Forgiveness also relieves stress. Forgiveness is about healing.
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