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  Forgiveness is often described as a gift—but rarely as a struggle. And yet, for many, it is both. It asks us to confront pain, to release resentment, and to choose peace over righteousness. It is not a single act, but a process. Not a surrender, but a reclamation. 🧠 Why Forgiveness Is So Hard Psychologists like Robert Enright and Frederic Luskin describe forgiveness as a  multi-phase journey : Uncovering the Hurt : Naming the pain and acknowledging its impact. Deciding to Forgive : A conscious choice, often made before emotions catch up. Working Toward Understanding : Exploring the offender’s humanity—not to excuse, but to contextualize. Finding Meaning : Reframing the experience in a way that fosters growth. Neuroscience shows that holding onto resentment keeps the body in a low-grade fight-or-flight state. Forgiveness, by contrast, activates brain regions linked to empathy and emotional regulation. It’s not just emotional—it’s physiological. 🌿 What Forgiveness Is Not For...

  Forgiveness is often described as a gift—but rarely as a struggle. And yet, for many, it is both. It asks us to confront pain, to release resentment, and to choose peace over righteousness. It is not a single act, but a process. Not a surrender, but a reclamation. 🧠 Why Forgiveness Is So Hard Psychologists like Robert Enright and Frederic Luskin describe forgiveness as a multi-phase journey : Uncovering the Hurt : Naming the pain and acknowledging its impact. Deciding to Forgive : A conscious choice, often made before emotions catch up. Working Toward Understanding : Exploring the offender’s humanity—not to excuse, but to contextualize. Finding Meaning : Reframing the experience in a way that fosters growth. Neuroscience shows that holding onto resentment keeps the body in a low-grade fight-or-flight state. Forgiveness, by contrast, activates brain regions linked to empathy and emotional regulation. It’s not just emotional—it’s physiological. 🌿 What Forgiveness Is Not...