Introduction

The science of happiness is brought to you by the john templeton foundation, harnessing the power of the sciences to explore the deepest and most perplexing questions facing humankind. Learn about the latest discoveries in the study of hope and optimism, intellectual humility and free will at templeton dot org. To day, we're talking about forgiveness, what it is and what it is not. Forgiving doesnt mean glossing over or denying the seriousness of an offence. It doesn't mean forgetting, condoning or excusing people who've hurt you. Later in the show, we'll explore the research on how forgiveness helps us in the long and short run.