Global Forgiveness Day

Global Forgiveness Day is July 7th. Forgiveance is an integral part of personal wellness, according to the day and other forgiveness days like it.

According to a University of Wisconsin report on forgiveness, forgiving people suffered less from those illnesses. On the other hand, less forgiving people had a higher risk of health issues than others. Withholding forgiveness creates anxiety, elevated blood pressure, and depression, among other physical signs. Holding onto forgiveness can lead to negative emotions and problems with anger and rage.

Forgiveness is described as pardoning someone after an arrest. It also includes letting go of feelings of resentment or rage. The term comes from financial accounting, and it does not mean a payback is no longer needed.

Forgivening can be difficult at times. Even speaking to a specialist can help. Talking to others, writing down your feelings, or even speaking to a consultant can help. Different viewpoints help us see a way to forgive. Carrying the burden of pain and resentment costs more than forgiveness. That's why so much emphasis has been placed on it. A powerful skill is to learn skills that enable us to forgive.

While forgiveness may heal, it doesn't always lead to reconciliation. The giver and receiver will never repair their marriage, but forgiveness will help them move on to a more peaceful place in their lives.

How to celebrate #globalforgivenessday

Visit the Global Forgiveness Day website. You should be able to forgive someone, including yourself. Share your forgiveness stories. Accept forgiveness when someone offers it to you. Often it's the most difficult thing to give.

Join the discussion on social media using the hashtag #GlobalForgivenessDay.