The Power Of Forgiveness?
We know it's important to forgive others, but it is often framed in religious language and thought of as a good 'spiritual' thing to do. Yet it seems that forgiveness can also impact our personal health and wellbeing.
Researchers have found that those who forgive have lower blood pressure, fewer depressive symptoms, and better overall mental and physical health than those who do not forgive easily.
It seems though that it is not just the act of forgiving others but also being able to forgive yourself, which can have a positive impact. Dr Loren Toussaint, a psychologist from Iowa in the US, found that men who do not readily forgive themselves are seven times more likely to meet the full diagnostic criteria for clinical depression than men who can forgive themselves. This is also true of women, who are three times less likely to have the symptoms of clinical depression than women who are prone to self-blame.
Jesus' challenge to forgive is not just good spiritual advice but it actually has a positive impact on all parts of our lives, including our health.
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Courtesy Karl Faase with many thanks.
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