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The Power of Mercy

Hidden Brain

CHAPTER

The Real Effects of Forgiveness

Physiologically, their bodies are showing less of a stress response. So their heart rate doesn't escalate as much. Their blood pressure doesn't escalated as much. But even though they're still thinking about that same offender and the specific offence that is hurtful, they are able to maintain more of a regulated, calm, sort of embodied response. And ok, what charlotte whitfleet is telling me is that if i forgive, i get all f these physical benefits.

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