Like Mind, Like Body Forgiveness Is Not What You Think It Is (Fred Luskin, PhD)
Aug 16, 2017
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, shares his journey from an unforgiving heart to understanding forgiveness as a powerful skill. He dispels common myths, clarifying that forgiveness isn’t about condoning wrongdoings or ensuring justice. Dr. Luskin explains how holding grudges harms our health and emphasizes gratitude's role in the forgiveness process. With moving examples and practical advice, he highlights that forgiveness can be learned by anyone, transforming lives and relationships.
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Forgiveness Is Not Mercy Or Reconciliation
- Forgiveness is not condoning wrongdoing, reconciling, or replacing justice with mercy.
- It's releasing bitterness so your heart is 'clean' and you regain control over your life.
Forgive To Reclaim Your Power
- Do forgive for your own freedom, not to fix or change the offender's behavior.
- Release bitterness to take power back and restore inner equilibrium.
Mother On The Phone During 9/11
- A woman described talking to her son as the plane approached the World Trade Center and the call suddenly went dead.
- Fred Luskin recalled it as one of the most chilling stories he's heard about human suffering.
