Why Forgiveness is So Hard…And Why We Should Do It Anyway
3 min readMar 1
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Forgiveness is a complex and multi-faceted concept that can be difficult for many people. It’s not a “one and done” act but instead, a practice you choose to do.
It also doesn’t make sense to the logical, rational mind.
Think about it, someone does something hateful/harmful/hurtful and forgiveness says; “Yes, and forgive anyway.”
So why is forgiveness so hard?
Here are a few reasons:
- Emotional pain: Forgiving someone who has hurt…