For whatever reason, forgiveness has been a huge topic in my practice as of late. Some people are desperately seeking the relief that comes with this unique form of closure; others cringe at the mere thought of the idea. Wanting to help anyone considering forgiveness to find success, I am going to dedicate a few articles to this noble topic. Here is a general outline:
- The article I have previously written on the topic to ensure we have shared understanding.
- An article I found on Forgiveness had many curious conclusions. Since it is tempting to believe anything that has the term, “according to scientists”, I thought I would utilize all three of my critical thinking skills to ensure the accuracy of what is being said. So, if you are up for some good old-fashioned point-counterpoint, let’s dig in.
- Explore the ways our mind and beliefs often get us into trouble, leading to harm and making forgiveness necessary in the first place. These highlight common forms of cruelty that can occur in even mundane interactions, while providing warnings signs so we stop these common tendencies
- Finally, key elements to the journey of forgiveness are provided. Depending upon the depth of the topic, these may be broken up into separate articles.
If you are ready for this pursuit, you are welcome to share reflections or email me directly about questions/concerns/feedback along the way!