Forgiveness Reflection
Forgiveness is not excusing what happened.
It is releasing yourself from carrying the weight of it.
It is releasing yourself from carrying the weight of it.
This exercise guides you through clarifying what you're holding onto, what you're ready to release, what you learned, and what freedom looks like for you.
Forgiveness is optional. It must be chosen — not forced.
Components of Forgiveness
1
Acknowledge the harm done
2
Feel the pain associated with it
3
Let go of the anger and resentment
4
Access empathy and compassion toward yourself and the person who harmed you
5
Commit to reconciliation if desired
6
Move forward with freedom
Questions to Think About
Use these to guide your personal reflection.
1
What or who do you need to hold onto?
2
What can you let go of?
3
What did you learn from the trauma?
4
What do you need to forgive the other person for?
5
What do you need to forgive yourself for, if anything?
6
What was your role, if anything?
7
What did you hope for and what did you receive?