Life is not perfect and neither are we. There are unfortunate things that happen to us, and there are people who hurt us emotionally and physically. Sometimes we even betray ourselves.

This is all part of life. The pains that we experience can be as simple as your foot being stepped on by someone or as complex as being abused and hurt by the one you truly love.

There are times when the offense can leave you physically and visibly injured, covered with wounds and bruises. Other times the pain can not be seen, but the pain is still there, hurting you emotionally.

You may want to take revenge and get even. However, this will not make your pain any better. No matter what the fault is, whether the effect on you is physical or emotional, the answer will always be forgiveness. Continue reading →

In life, pain is inevitable. Even at birth, our life begins harshly. Pain is a self-preservation mechanism. It stops us from hurting ourselves further. That is why we feel pain when someone injures us physically, or when someone hurts us emotionally. It’s why forgiving the ones who have hurt us can be painful too.

If you need help finding a way to forgive others, we have a few suggestions you might like to try. Whatever you do, you need to take care of yourself first.

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So you have been hurt. Perhaps your spouse cheated on you, your parents abandoned you, or your best friend betrayed you. It is okay to feel angry and disappointed. You may want to throw a tantrum or even cry. Continue reading →