How to Forgive
How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality
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The Science of Forgiveness
Forgiveness works best when a person shows remorse, writes Michael Schulder. Our brains are looking for evidence that the person has taken steps to tie their hands so they won't harm you again in the future. The most powerful thing we know as psychologists that promotes forgiveness is coming from the offender. But on the way to getting those benefits, you're putting yourself in the position where you have to admit to having done some really bad stuff to people. And that's a slog.
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