- September 13, 2016
- Blog
- by Emily
Why Does Empathy Matter in Forgiveness?
The question we all want to know the answer to is, “How do I forgive?” We certainly can answer that easily enough. All you have to do is release all judgment and allow yourself to love fully. Now, go forth and proceed! You might be thinking, “Yeah, right? How the hell am I supposed to…
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- August 31, 2016
- Blog, Fundamentals
- by Emily
The Fundamentals of Forgiveness: Psychological and Physical Health Benefits
Forgiveness is a process of self-actualization in which we choose to move past hurt feelings such as shame, anger, and resentment in favor of self-compassion, self-love, and empathy. Sounds like good stuff, right? So why aren’t more of us doing it? Aside from the fact that many of us do not have a grasp on…
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- August 16, 2016
- Blog
- by Emily
The Key to Authentic Change: Choosing Acceptance Over Resistance
Most of us believe that we can only learn to be at peace with what is, experience gratitude for every life lesson that comes our way, and love ourselves unconditionally at select periods throughout our lives—or in a “perfect” world. We all experience stumbling blocks when it comes to finding acceptance in the present…
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- June 29, 2016
- Blog
- by Emily
Introduction to the Forgiveness Academy!
Welcome! I’m so glad that you’re here. Together, we are going to take one of the most important journeys we can hope to go on: the journey toward wholeness, healing, and forgiveness. I’ve seen firsthand how forgiveness has transformed both my life and the lives of the people with whom I have worked, and I’m…
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