Why Forgiveness Doesnât Work and How to Change That
âForgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.â ~Paul Boese
Have you ever wondered why itâs so difficult to forgive others?
We all know it feels better emotionally to let go of resentment and anger. We know that our minds are clearer and we function better when weâre not constantly yammering about that story of pain, betrayal, hurt, and humiliation. We even know that releasing all that junk is good for our physical health.
But itâs still hard, isnât it?
As a doctor of psychology, Iâve learned that the amygdala, that part of our brains …