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Forgiveness Is Really for You-ness

Nat Lynn Season 2 Episode 31

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Do you think forgiveness is about letting someone else off the hook? In this episode, we uncover the truth: forgiveness isn’t really for them — it’s for you. Forgiveness frees you from the weight of anger, resentment and pain, giving you back your energy, peace and freedom.

Holding onto resentment can feel protective, but in reality, it keeps you tethered to the very person or situation that hurt you. Psychology shows that rumination and anger prolong suffering, while forgiveness allows your nervous system to reset, your mind to quiet and your heart to open again. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse or justify what happened — it simply means you refuse to let it control you any longer.

We’ll explore the psychology and neuroscience of forgiveness, how to separate forgiveness from reconciliation, and practical steps you can take to release old hurts without abandoning your own truth. You’ll also hear stories of how people have used forgiveness to break free from the past and step into a life of greater clarity and peace.

This episode is about empowerment. Because when you forgive, you’re not saying what happened was okay — you’re saying, “I choose my freedom over my pain.”

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