What does it actually mean to FORGIVE?

 

Gratitude + Forgiveness

Two practices that I have seriously attempted, both of which have helped immensely, are:

-          The attitude of GRATITUDE

-          The practice of FORGIVENESS.

Relatively speaking, the first one is easier to adopt. What worked for me is the state of conscious awareness at all times. Which in turn helps me to express gratitude. Simple things like when water flows from a tap when I open it. Or when the light comes on when I switch on the bulb. Or when a parking bay is available at the right spot and at the right time. When a new dawn breaks and I am still alive. When someone helps in any small way. When food is put on the plate. When I am able to help others in some way. Gratitude for every breath that I take and for the sheer fact that one feels alive and active.

The second one, i.e the practice of FORGIVENESS is much tougher and has been an uphill climb. To forgive does not mean that you forget. Forgiveness does not mean merely stopping negative emotions but also starting positive emotions.

Today I came across this article titled “What Does It Actually Mean to Forgive?” by Robert Enright in the Greater Good Science Center magazine and it explained the various nuances, interpretations and practice of Forgiveness quite well. Possibly many of us may be struggling with FORGIVENESS and may benefit by reading this article.  Hence, taking the liberty of sharing this article here.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_does_it_actually_mean_to_forgive?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=672b3c6616-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_GG_Newsletter_July_8_2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-672b3c6616-76032571

 

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09 July 2025   Day 23216