Self and Others

To “forgive and forget” is a well-known phrase that can be hard to put into practice. Far too many of us on this earth have experienced levels of pain and trauma that are difficult to even talk about, let alone move on from. Just as common is the struggle of forgiving ourselves for actions we’ve done….

Forgiveness, whether for yourself or others, is easier said than done. Whatever your situation, whatever you may have done, all that you deserve is forgiveness. Continued self-punishment will harm your health and quality of life by causing continued stress, rocky relationships, and obsession concerning what you could have done differently. As Maya Angelou once wrote,…