Forgiveness
I journal to forgive and move on. The pain that I am causing myself isn’t worth holding onto my distress. I will evaluate my resistance to forgiveness by listing the benefits and costs of maintaining my current thoughts and feelings. I have much to gain by letting go of my pain. I will move on from those who have hurt me and enjoy life!
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I am feeling...
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I am feeling...
Angry
Anxious
Embarrassed
Excited
Frustrated
Grateful
Happy
Helpless
Hopeless
Hurt
Indecisive
Irritated
Nervous
Peer Pressured
Sad
Scared
Worried
Do I believe that my behavior is the proper response or am I punishing the other person?
What am I gaining from holding on to my pain?
I can’t release pain that I am not willing to acknowledge. I will take a few minutes and recognize my pain, sit with my pain, and avoid judging it. I will feel it and notice its qualities. Where do I feel it in my body?
What is it costing me to maintain my feelings and/or resentment?
Is it preventing me from enjoying life? Am I not able to have another relationship? Is it keeping me up at night? Do I feel angry throughout the day?
What are the benefits of forgiving them?
What lesson can I take away from the situation? What would I do differently?
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