In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, let’s explore the profound impact of forgiveness on our emotional and physical well-being.

Do you know that holding onto unforgiveness keeps us trapped in negative emotions and prevents us from moving forward? There are common myths about forgiveness, such as the notion that we should forgive and forget, and the misconception that forgiving means letting our guard down completely. But true forgiveness is not about erasing memories but releasing the emotional weight they carry.

Discover the various manifestations of unforgiveness, some practical steps to embrace forgiveness, the benefits of forgiveness, and how forgiveness can change your life. Tune in to this week’s episode and start your journey towards a life filled with joy, peace, and purpose!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:03 - Forgiveness

1:21 - Misconceptions about forgiveness

4:36 - What is unforgiveness?

7:53 - Questions to identify unforgiveness

8:41 - What forgiveness is not?

15:31 - Benefits of Forgiveness

17:32 - Steps to Forgiveness

21:39 - How to take action

Quotations:

"The one principle that if we don't get a hold of, we're not going to move forward. It is going to keep us stuck. It is going to keep us feeling sad and blue and depressed and even angry and bitter - forgiveness"

"True forgiveness is not about erasing memories but releasing the emotional weight they carry."

"Forgiveness is not a memory relapse. You don't just forget what happened, but it is a memory release."

"Unforgiveness manifests in a lot of ways. If you're feeling some bursts of anger, or you become petty and critical, you're stuck in unforgiveness."

"Forgiveness is a choice. You can make it."

Resources:

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Download the full transcript here.