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Strengths that help you find balance and manage bad behaviours.
Forgiveness
Modesty
Prudence
Self-Control
Forgiveness
'Letting go of grudges and forgiving others who have made mistakes.'
“Let us forgive each other—only then will we live in peace.”
LEO TOLSTOY
Forgiveness means to extend understanding towards those who have wronged or hurt us. It means to let go. In many cases this is the letting go of some or all of the frustration, disappointment, resentment, or other painful feelings associated with an offense. Forgiveness, and the related quality of mercy, involve accepting the shortcomings, flaws, and imperfections of others and giving them a second (or third) chance. As the expression goes, it is letting bygones be bygones, rather than being vengeful. It is a process of humanizing those who have led us to feel dehumanized.
It is important to distinguish forgiveness from condoning (removes the offense), forgetting (removes the awareness) and reconciliation (restores the relationship).
Suggested Forgiveness Activities, Books and Clips
With young people; notice examples of people being forgiven and engage in conversation about how this feels.
Think of a time when you forgave somebody – consider if you are better off for it?
For adults; spend some time talking or thinking or journaling about your own forgiveness beliefs, patterns and behaviour. Ask yourself how these are serving you and your wellbeing.
Activities which promote empathy are helpful in talking and learning about forgiveness; picture storybooks are a great way to begin.
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