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Forgiveness is a process from "summary" of Dare to Forgive by Edward M. Hallowell
Forgiveness is not something that happens in an instant. It is not a one-time event that you can check off your list and move on from. Rather, forgiveness is a process that takes time, effort, and patience. It involves a series of steps, each one building upon the last, as you work through your feelings and come to a place of understanding and acceptance. The process of forgiveness begins with acknowledging the hurt that has been done to you. This may involve confronting the pain head-on, allowing yourself to feel the full weight of what has happened, and recognizing the impact it has had on your life. It can be a difficult and emotional step, but it is an important one in order to move forward. Once you have acknowledged the hurt, the next step is to work through your feelings of anger, resentment, and bitterness. This may involve expressing your emotions in a healthy way, whether through journaling, talking to a trusted friend or therapist, or engaging in activities that help you release pent-up emotions. It is important to process these feelings in order to make space for forgiveness to take root. As you work through your emotions, you may begin to shift your perspective on the person who hurt you. You may start to see them as a flawed human being, capable of making mistakes and causing harm, rather than as a villain who set out to hurt you deliberately. This shift in perspective can help you move towards empathy and compassion, essential components of the forgiveness process.- You may find yourself able to let go of the desire for revenge or retribution, and instead focus on finding peace and closure within yourself. This may involve setting boundaries with the person who hurt you, or it may simply mean coming to a place of acceptance and understanding within yourself. Whatever form it takes, forgiveness is ultimately about freeing yourself from the burden of carrying around anger and resentment, and finding a path forward towards healing and wholeness.
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