Being able to forgive someone is hard, especially when their actions make you feel angry and sad. You feel justified in being angry and think that if you forgive them, that makes you weak – the person who let them “get away with it.” So, you don’t forgive. But did you know that not being able to forgive someone is actually harmful to your physical health? If you have a hard time forgiving someone, consider that doing so actually hurts you.
We tend to place a high premium on feeling happy. And experiencing happiness is important to our health and wellbeing. After all, being sad or even depressed, is not a good way to move through life. But if we focus on always feeling happy, are we missing out on something better and more fulfilling? In short, are we trading happiness for fulfillment and not getting either? Let’s find out.