Forgiveness

This post explores the connection between fear and grief and how having a merciful perspective creates an opportunity for healing.At the Heart of It• Fear is a normal part of grief, but it also can lead to feelings of anger and encourage shutting off from other emotions and one another.• Mercy is an antidote toward…

It is common to feel anger and guilt while going through any type of grief, but that doesn’t make those emotions any less complicated. Sometimes, holding onto resentment can get in the way of feeling the full range of emotions that accompany loss—and get in the way of healing from some of that pain. Forgiving…

“To err is human; to forgive, divine” – Alexander Pope What does it mean to forgive? Loss often causes feelings of resentment toward others and ourselves. What if the doctor had noticed the cancer symptoms six months earlier? How could my sister have left me to take care of our mother alone? Why didn’t I…