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Post by URBANFARMING on May 2, 2013 15:55:47 GMT -6
The act of forgiving can help lower blood pressure, decrease depression and contribute to good health in other ways! Here is more information from this Mayo Clinic post: "Why is it so easy to hold a grudge? When you're hurt by someone you love and trust, you might become angry, sad or confused. If you dwell on hurtful events or situations, grudges filled with resentment, vengeance and hostility can take root. If you allow negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, you might find yourself swallowed up by your own bitterness or sense of injustice. What are the effects of holding a grudge? If you're unforgiving, you might pay the price repeatedly by bringing anger and bitterness into every relationship and new experience. Your life might become so wrapped up in the wrong that you can't enjoy the present. You might become depressed or anxious. You might feel that your life lacks meaning or purpose, or that you're at odds with your spiritual beliefs. You might lose valuable and enriching connectedness with others. How do I reach a state of forgiveness?"...READ MORE... www.mayoclinic.com/health/forgiveness/MH00131
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