Why forgiveness?

Forgiveness is Freeing. Forgiveness is the act of releasing yourself from the consequences of your own false expectations. The purpose of Forgiveness is to free yourself from the entanglements of the past, to reestablish control over your life by letting go of unpleasant events and people and reconnect with a healthy, positive direction. Holding on to anger and shame is unhealthy. Releasing it is freeing.

Forgiveness is in Our Control. Forgiveness cannot be forced or coerced, it can only be given freely. It is a power each of us has independently of others. It is a choice.

Forgiveness Releases US from Self Destruction. Anger hurts not only those it is directly at, but those who wield it as well. By not forgiving the person who wronged us, we continue to inflict on ourselves the pain they created.