Dec 2, 2025 · Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, …

Jul 7, 2025 · After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we define it and why people are skeptical about it.

Dec 17, 2025 · Forgiveness is a process that takes time, and what that process will look like may be different for each person. After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how …

Oct 15, 2015 · Forgiveness does not necessarily come easily; but it is possible for many of us to achieve, if we have the right tools and are willing to put in the effort. Below is an outline of the …

Aug 19, 2010 · The essence of forgiveness is being resilient when things don’t go the way you want—to be at peace with “no,” be at peace with what is, be at peace with the vulnerability …

Aug 24, 2010 · In a new series of videos on Greater Good, forgiveness expert Fred Luskin shares what he has learned from two decades of studying and teaching forgiveness. Dr. Luskin’s …

Jun 23, 2025 · New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

Apr 29, 2025 · Rather, forgiveness involves imagining the perspective of the harm-doer and actively letting go of the painful association between them and yourself. Forgiveness means …

Sep 1, 2004 · But if the new science of forgiveness has proved anything, it’s that these offenses don’t need to condemn us to a life of hurt and aggravation. For years, political and religious …

Mar 26, 2025 · In our experience as a forgiveness researcher and a former Episcopal priest, we know that even in the face of such personal failing, there can be a path to forgiving oneself. …