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Day 15

Day 15: Forgiveness: Letting Go of Resentment (Without Reconciliation)

Let’s break down what forgiveness really means:

  1. Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation: You don’t have to reconnect with someone who hurt you.

  2. Forgiveness = Freedom: It’s about releasing the grip of resentment on your heart.

  3. The Science: Holding onto anger spikes cortisol (stress hormone), while forgiveness lowers it and boosts emotional well-being.

How to Forgive:

  • Step 1: Acknowledge the pain (e.g., ‘What they did hurt me deeply’).

  • Step 2: Release the need for an apology (e.g., ‘I may never get one, and that’s okay’).

  • Step 3: Choose freedom (e.g., ‘I release this pain to reclaim my peace’).

Your workbook today makes this process gentle and healing.”

Day 15

Resources and Downloads

The Art of Forgiveness
6 Phase Meditation

Assignment Notice

  • Your mission today is to write a Forgiveness Letter. Use your workbook to:

    1. Express Your Pain: ‘What you did hurt me because…’

    2. Release Resentment: ‘I’m letting go of this pain to free myself.’

    3. Choose Freedom: ‘I forgive you—not because you deserve it, but because I do.’

    You don’t have to send the letter. This is for you.

    Tomorrow, we’ll explore trauma bonds. But today, celebrate this: You’re choosing freedom over resentment.

    Remember: Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. And you’re worth it. See you tomorrow!

  • Facebook discussion: How did you find the forgiveness letter and how did it impact your thoughts? Click here

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