Stoic Forgiveness
Release resentment and bring inner peace by practicing understanding and forgiveness towards those who have wronged you. Focus on what you can control: your own response
Embrace Understanding
Identify someone who has wronged you and whom you still harbor resentment toward. Reflect on the situation from a detached, objective standpoint. Try to understand the other person's motives and perspective. What factors might have influenced their actions? Remember that everyone makes mistakes and has their own perspective. Consider whether their actions were intentional or unintentional, and whether they were motivated by ignorance or malice. Remind yourself that holding onto anger and resentment only harms you, not them. Focus on what you can control: your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Choose to release the anger and resentment and offer forgiveness. Seneca said, "The best revenge is not to be like your enemy." How does it feel to let this go? How will this impact your overall mental health?
