I have captured much of this in my book “Ensnared.” I struggled with unforgiveness and lived with so much hate towards my dad. The book is available on amazon and kindle and is very affordable. Let’s get an extra juice on this same topic – FORGIVENESS.

Many people say that life is too short to be lived in negative energy. Well it is true; couldn’t be put any better. Learning the art of forgiveness is not only beneficial to your mental health but is also instrumental in what is manifested and projected in your physical health.

Forgiveness is defined as a deliberate decision to stop harboring negativity towards who hurt you. This conscious action does not focus on whether this party deserves your forgiveness or not. Most of the time, the former is true; they don’t deserve it

But why do we choose to go the tough path of forgiveness?

1. Forgiveness puts your health in good shape

Unforgiveness can take a toll on your body, mind and soul. Just as I mentioned earlier, holding negative emotions damages the cushion that holds peace and calmness required in our bodies. Unresolved pain or conflict can go deeper than you may realize – it may be eating into your physical health and this could be manifested through blood pressure, anxiety, depression and stress. Forgiveness is medicine for the body, mind and spirit.

• Forgiveness frees you – peace

This brings me to this point – forgiveness is not about the other person, it’s about you. It’s about your peace. It’s not about making peace with the one who hurt you but making peace within yourself. Feeling free from the negative emotions. Holding back brings delays and stagnation. It’s like carrying a huge weight. You put it down, you feel free.

• Forgiveness saves that relationship

It gets even worse when you extend your anger and grudge to friends and family of that one person who hurt you. Unforgiveness masks our eyes and heart from seeing the good side of people who hurt us. How many times has someone hurt you and you fail to acknowledge they might have fallen shot in one area but that doesn’t define who they are. Forgiveness will save your relationship because you’ll start viewing them from a point of positivity. Do you believe in second chances?

• Forgiveness leads to spiritual growth

Forgiveness opens our hearts to many spiritual practices such as patience, compassion, kindness and humility.

Are you battling unforgiveness and prolonged anger? Let’s walk this journey together. Get my book here