Mastering Forgiveness: Release Resentment Effortlessly

Key insights

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  Letting go of resentment is essential for our own happiness and freedom from suffering.
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  Forgiving someone doesn't mean condoning their behavior or approving of it, but rather letting go of resentment and moving forward.
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  "I appreciate you owning up to what you did and taking responsibility."
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  Forgiveness is for our own benefit, not for the benefit of the person who has disrespected us.
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  Trust is something that needs to be earned, and forgiving someone does not mean automatically trusting them again.
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  Forgiveness should not be confused with trust, tolerance, forgetfulness, condoning, or excusing someone's behavior; it is about what we do for ourselves.
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  Realizing that someone was using and manipulating you can lead to feelings of resentment and suffering.
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  I discovered that my resentment was causing me misery, but it wasn't affecting the other person at all.