Happiness Break: A Meditation for Seeking Forgiveness, With Shelly Tygielski
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\n\nWhen we practice forgiveness, studies show we can have healthier relationships, higher self-esteem, and less anxiety and depression.
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mt9uwad8
\n\nHow to Do This Practice:
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Find a comfortable place to begin the practice. Soften your gaze and take a few slow, deep breaths.
\nImagine there is a light made of compassion, love and understanding all around you.
\nAs the light comforts you, think of a person you would like to seek forgiveness from. Take note of any emotions that arise. Imagine sincerely apologizing to them.
\nVisualize a bridge connecting you and the individual. Know that while forgiveness is not always immediately accepted, you've taken the first step towards healing.
\nTurn your forgiveness towards yourself, breathing in love and compassion.
\nEnd this practice by reconnecting with your body and refocusing your gaze, remembering that the journey of forgiveness is ongoing.
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.Today\u2019s Happiness Break host:
\n\nShelly Tygielski is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher based in Florida.
\n\nTo get Shelly Tygielski and Justin Michael Williams\u2019 book How We Ended Racism: go to howweendedracism.com or your favorite book seller.
\n\nLearn more about Shelly\u2019s work: https://tinyurl.com/26xkdnku
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\n\nMore resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
\n\nEight Keys to Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/2s4hbz3a
\n\nThe New Science of Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/5f2c7sfb
\n\nHow to Overcome Barriers to Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/22zteuyj
\n\nThe Power of Forgiveness at Work: https://tinyurl.com/mrx5hzvh
\n\nHow to Build a More Forgiving Community: https://tinyurl.com/5frja2h2
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\n\nWe're living through a mental health crisis. Between the stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, burnout \u2014 we all could use a break to feel better. That's where Happiness Break comes in. In each biweekly podcast episode, instructors guide you through research-backed practices and meditations that you can do in real-time. These relaxing and uplifting practices have been shown in a lab to help you cultivate calm, compassion, connection, mindfulness, and more \u2014 what the latest science says will directly support your well-being. All in less than ten minutes. A little break in your day.