Forgiveness is more than just saying the words, “It’s okay” or “I forgive you.” It’s an emotional and heartfelt process.
According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, it means “to put aside feelings of resentment toward an individual who has committed a wrong, been unfair or hurtful, or otherwise harmed one in some way.”
Forgiveness is the act of consciously accepting a personal offense and letting go of any negative feelings. This is done by using empathy and compassion to understand the person you are forgiving.
When we understand this way of thinking and act from a place of love, we can begin to feel its unshakable power.