Dec 2, 2025 · Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of …

Dec 17, 2025 · Forgiveness is a process that takes time, and what that process will look like may be different for each person. After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we …

Jul 7, 2025 · After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we define it and why people are skeptical about it.

Oct 15, 2015 · Forgiveness does not necessarily come easily; but it is possible for many of us to achieve, if we have the right tools and are willing to put in the effort. Below is an outline of the basic …

Apr 29, 2025 · Rather, forgiveness involves imagining the perspective of the harm-doer and actively letting go of the painful association between them and yourself. Forgiveness means embracing your …

Aug 19, 2010 · The essence of forgiveness is being resilient when things don’t go the way you want—to be at peace with “no,” be at peace with what is, be at peace with the vulnerability inherent in human …

Aug 24, 2010 · In a new series of videos on Greater Good, forgiveness expert Fred Luskin shares what he has learned from two decades of studying and teaching forgiveness. Dr. Luskin’s presentation …

Jun 23, 2025 · New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

What Is Forgiveness? The Bible’s answer Forgiveness is the act of pardoning an offender. In the Bible, the Greek word translated “forgiveness” literally means “to let go,” as when a person does not …

Sep 1, 2004 · But if the new science of forgiveness has proved anything, it’s that these offenses don’t need to condemn us to a life of hurt and aggravation. For years, political and religious figures, such …