The 4 Steps Of Forgiveness (So You Can Be Happier And Healthier)
Let go of the guilt and resentment — here’s how. (Photo: Getty Images)
Imagine that you’re walking down a beach while wearing a belt, and attached to that belt are several huge anchors.
Now, try to keep walking.
Doesn’t it seem like this would be a hard thing to do? Carrying anger and resentment toward experiences and people in your past is the same thing. Only by letting go the past are you able to move forward.
That’s the wisdom shared by New York Times bestselling author Jack Canfield, the man behind the renowned Chicken Soup For The Soul series, who also wrote a number of other books on self-improvement, positive mindset, and success, including the landmark book The Success Principles.
The key to letting go of the hurt from past experiences is forgiveness, Canfield says. But a lot of us don’t know how to do it. Here are some steps you can take to releasing your anchors and walking free.
Own your anger.
Take responsibility.
Explain what you want.
Express forgiveness.
We have to go through these steps in order to let the negative things go. Can you imagine what your life would look like if you didn’t have your past holding you back?
For my full conversation with Jack, listen below:
For more on Jack, click here.
ABOUT LEWIS HOWES: Lewis is a pro-athlete turned lifestyle entrepreneur who hosts the top-ranked podcast The School of Greatness. He interviews the best and brightest minds in health, entrepreneurship, relationships and lifestyle. Follow Lewis on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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