96: Forgiveness Is The One Exercise That Will Change Your Life

<p>96: Forgiveness Is The One Exercise That Will Change Your Life</p><p><br>“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis B. Smedes</p><p>Who hasn't been hurt by the actions or words of another? Parents who criticized you, been bullied at school, or maybe traumatic experiences. These wounds will leave you bitter. Today’s topic is all about forgiveness. The one exercise that can change everything in your life. Letting go of bitterness can make way for improved health and peace of mind. </p><p><strong>Let's face it</strong></p><p>01:55- 01:59 Let’s face it. Many of us have issues from our past that are holding us back.</p><p> 02:03- 02:21 Whether it’s your not very childhood, a terrible past relationship, a psycho ex-partner, painful memories of school bullies, or some other story, holding on to resentment affects you in countless ways. </p><p>02:22 - 02:34 It can kill your enjoyment of life, affect current relationships, or hold you back from experiencing love. It can even live in your body and cause illness. </p><p>03:53- 03:54 I was still angry.  </p><p> </p><p>03:57- 04:00 But today not anymore. </p><p> </p><p>07:50- 08:01 I really want to tell you that really do make an experience this transformation begins with recognizing and being aware that you are willing to change.</p><p> <br><strong>Make a list </strong></p><p>08:03- 08:04 Number one, make a list.  </p><p>08:05- 08:19 Get your journal and make a physical list of every single thing that has been done to you that you can not forgive. Things that you are holding onto and that situations that have played on your mind for years.</p><p> <br>08:21- 08:46  It can be big or small, specific or general. I would say start with your parents and that’s always fertile ground for the material. Think about your life chronologically and work your way through any traumatic events, childhood hurts, mistakes by your family, and embarrassments that have created a negative charge for you.</p><p><br><strong>The simple process</