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Practice forgiveness and letting go of grudges from "summary" of The Dance of Connection by Harriet Lerner

Forgiveness is not about letting someone off the hook or pretending that what happened doesn't matter. It is not about forgetting or excusing the wrongdoer. Forgiveness is not a way to avoid responsibility or to deny the reality of our pain. Instead, forgiveness is about letting go of the grudge that we hold inside of us. It is about releasing the anger and resentment that poison our hearts and minds. When we forgive, we are not condoning the hurtful actions of others. We are simply choosing to free ourselves from the burden of carrying around bitterness and anger. Forgiveness is a powerful act of self-care that allows us to move forward with our lives. It is a way of taking back our power and refusing to let someone else's actions define us. Letting go of grudges is not easy. It requires us to confront our pain and acknowledge the ways in which we have been hurt. It requires us to b...
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    The Dance of Connection

    Harriet Lerner

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