What does it mean to be forgiving when someone wrongs you intentionally, or maybe unintentionally? When someone treats you wrongly, you likely end up hurt, discouraged, angry, or resentful. Or, you may experience some other negative emotion toward that person.
The forgiving person is willing to let go of negative feelings toward another person. They are not quick to judge, and instead may empathize with the person. They may put themselves in the other person's shoes in an attempt to understand their perspective.
The forgiving person is also able to take responsibility for their own actions and mistakes, and they are willing to apologize when they have done something wrong. They understand that forgiveness is a two-way street and that it requires both parties to be willing to work towards reconciliation. This allows the forgiving person to move past the hurt and pain caused by the wrongdoing, and instead move forward in order to maintain positive relationships and a healthy mindset.
What Does it Mean to be Forgiving?
Merriam-Webster's FORGIVING definition is: willing or able to forgive; allowing room for error or weakness.
True Mydentity prefers to add a little more flavor to that meaning of forgiving. So, what does it mean to be forgiving and why is it a featured positive character trait of True Mydentity? Here are some valuable ways the forgiving person may use their power of forgiveness:
Healing
Being forgiving can help you (and possibly others) heal from emotional pain and trauma. When you hold onto anger, resentment, or bitterness, it can lead to anxiety, depression, or stress. Over time, these can be harmful to one’s physical and mental health. Genuinely forgiving someone who hurt you can help you release those negative emotions and find peace within yourself. It can also help you move on from the past and focus on the present and future, allowing the forgiving person to experience greater happiness, joy, and fulfillment in life.
Personal Growth
Forgiving others can help you grow and develop as a person. By forgiving someone, you are practicing empathy, compassion, and understanding; which helps the forgiving person develop greater emotional intelligence and social skills. It can also help you develop greater self-awareness, as you reflect on your own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in relation to the situation. In addition, learning how to forgive can help you cultivate greater resilience and inner strength, as you learn to overcome adversity and challenges in your life.
Restoration of Relationships
Forgiving others can also be a key factor in restoring damaged relationships. When you forgive someone, it opens up the possibility of rebuilding trust, communication, and intimacy in the relationship. It helps the forgiving person let go of grudges or resentments that may have been holding them back from fully engaging in the relationship. In addition, forgiving people can help you find common ground and work through conflicts or disagreements in a more productive and respectful way, leading to a stronger and more fulfilling relationship in the long run.
Bottom line, everyone makes mistakes. This means you will need to forgive someone, someone will need to forgive you, and you will need to learn to forgive yourself. Being forgiving is an extraordinary power that can lead to healing, personal growth, and the restoration of relationships.
Forgiving - True Mydentity Style
True Mydentity offers designs on our clothes that highlight 58 positive character traits. The powerful forgiving trait is one of the 58 character traits featured. We believe if you know your dominant positive characteristics; focus on what you do to learn, work and build relationships using these dominant traits; you will feel more fulfilled and closer to your purpose. And as you improve upon leveraging these positive character traits in those three areas of your life; you move toward discovering your full potential.
If being forgiving is an important part of who you are, make True Mydentity’s Forgiving apparel part of your character’s power suit; and be the forgiving person you’re meant to be.
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