Granting Forgiveness
b"Whenever a group of people comes together, conflict can occur. Whether it\\u2019s a squabble over misplaced Tupperware or a fundamental disagreement about how to handle a client\\u2019s account, the result tends to be two people being angry simultaneously with each other. Regardless of how it all started, someone has to make the first move toward resolution.\\n\\nMany people hold on tightly to their anger, thinking that the offense committed against them cannot be excused, however, forgiveness doesn't mean you have to let go of the fact that a transgression was committed. Forgiveness means letting go for your own sake, with no requirement for positive feelings towards the other person. But what do you do when the person you need to forgive is yourself? With interpersonal forgiveness, no reconciliation is needed but in self-forgiveness it\\u2019s essential. So how do you navigate these negative thoughts and feelings? And why should you even take on this task that\\u2019s often easier said than done?\\n\\nIn this episode, Mathew and I break down what it means to forgive. We talk about how conflicts can arise at home and in the workplace, why you don\\u2019t need to forgive and forget, the consequences of letting resentment fester, how grace is different from forgiveness, why it\\u2019s so difficult to forgive yourself, and so much more!\\n\\nWe would love to hear from you about your experiences with getting and granting forgiveness, the lessons you have learned and the struggles you have had with it. Email Kevin at kevin@sheerclarity.com or share your comments and feedback through the form on our home page. Tune in next week as you continue on the path to becoming a successful leader by attraction.\\n\\n\\nKey Topics:\\n\\nOur Thanksgiving experiences (0:44)\\nDefining forgiveness (2:51)\\nWhy letting go is an essential element of forgiveness (3:30)\\nHow to forgive while disengaging from a negative situation (4:30)\\nSeparating forgiveness from reconciliation (6:31)\\nWhat it takes to be able to forgive and let go (7:10)\\nHow grace differs from forgiveness (7:35)\\nWhy forgiveness is important for the forgiver (9:15)\\nHow anger and resentment can show up in the workplace (9:43)\\nDetaching forgiveness from having positive feelings towards the offender (12:24)\\nRecognizing when you need to forgive yourself (13:20)\\nWhy it\\u2019s so hard to forgive yourself (15:11)\\nNavigating self-forgiveness (16:42)\\nAnd much more!\\n\\n\\nMentioned in this Episode:\\n\\nBren\\xe9 Brown, Researcher and Storyteller"