The Little Book Of Forgiveness

Challenges and meditations help readers think in new ways about forgiveness. For anyone with something to forgive.

Anger is toxic to our mental and physical health, it increases stress levels, anxiety and the risk for illnesses such as heart disease. But we can choose to release this anger and toxic energy by harnessing the spiritual powers of forgiveness. True forgiveness is not about the feelings of others; it is actually about you. It's about freeing yourself from whatever has hurt you and not letting it weigh you down anymore. Forgiveness is a joyous gift that anyone can use, and empirical research has shown that when we are better at forgiveness we experience lower levels of depression and anxiety. With the simple practices contained within this Little Book, you can bring more inner peace to your life. The Little Book of Forgiveness is a beautifully illustrated guide filled with strategies and guidance on the art and power of forgiveness, using tools such as mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, creativity, relaxation and compassion to help you find true harmony with the world. CONTENTS INCLUDES: Chapter 1 - Acceptance Chapter 2 - Empathy Chapter 3 - Acknowledgment Chapter 4 - Meaning Chapter 5 - Perspective and Gratitude

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chair of The Elders, and Chair of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, along with his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, offer a manual on the art of forgiveness—helping us to realize that we are all capable of healing and transformation. Tutu's role as the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission taught him much about forgiveness. If you asked anyone what they thought was going to happen to South Africa after apartheid, almost universally it was predicted that the country would be devastated by a comprehensive bloodbath. Yet, instead of revenge and retribution, this new nation chose to tread the difficult path of confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Each of us has a deep need to forgive and to be forgiven. After much reflection on the process of forgiveness, Tutu has seen that there are four important steps to healing: Admitting the wrong and acknowledging the harm; Telling one's story and witnessing the anguish; Asking for forgiveness and granting forgiveness; and renewing or releasing the relationship. Forgiveness is hard work. Sometimes it even feels like an impossible task. But it is only through walking this fourfold path that Tutu says we can free ourselves of the endless and unyielding cycle of pain and retribution. The Book of Forgiving is both a touchstone and a tool, offering Tutu's wise advice and showing the way to experience forgiveness. Ultimately, forgiving is the only means we have to heal ourselves and our aching world.

Whether giving or receiving, forgiveness is the key toward true healing and blessing. God says there are no limits to forgiveness toward others or ourselves. And when Matthew West set out on a journey asking people to share their true life stories, Renée shared about how she chose to forgive the drunk driver who hit and killed her daughter. This remarkable story and others like it bring peace and healing to the one needing and the ones giving forgiveness. Fifty powerful stories share forgiveness through divorce, betrayal, addiction, abandonment, death, and more. Each story ties into the promises of God’s faithfulness and healing, and ends with the story of God’s ultimate forgiveness through the message of salvation.

Join Little Critter® as he learns forgiving not only helps others—it makes him feel better too! Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter® and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand to the Christian market with the Inspired Kids line of faith-based books featuring Little Critter. In We All Need Forgiveness, Little Critter is glad he has such nice friends who forgive him when he makes mistakes. But when one of his friends accidentally does something that affects him, Little Critter gets upset and stays angry at his friend for a while. But Little Critter’s pals teach him that saying “it’s okay” helps the person who acted up—and it helps him feel better much sooner. Just like Mama says, “As God forgives, we must forgive each other.” Based on Matthew 6:14, Little Critter learns why forgiveness helps heal the one who does the forgiving just as much as the one who needs forgiveness. Features & Benefits: Little Critter® brand has humorously portrayed issues kids face for almost 40 years Faith-inspired message shows kids how to develop a spirit of forgiveness Over 150 million Little Critter books sold

Anger is toxic to our mental and physical health, it increases stress levels, anxiety and the risk for illnesses such as heart disease. But we can choose to release this anger and toxic energy by harnessing the spiritual powers of forgiveness. True forgiveness is not about the feelings of others; it is actually about you. It's about freeing yourself from whatever has hurt you and not letting it weigh you down anymore. Forgiveness is a joyous gift that anyone can use, and empirical research has shown that when we are better at forgiveness we experience lower levels of depression and anxiety. With the simple practices contained within this Little Book, you can bring more inner peace to your life. The Little Book of Forgiveness is a beautifully illustrated guide filled with strategies and guidance on the art and power of forgiveness, using tools such as mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, creativity, relaxation and compassion to help you find true harmony with the world. CONTENTS INCLUDES: Chapter 1 - Acceptance Chapter 2 - Empathy Chapter 3 - Acknowledgment Chapter 4 - Meaning Chapter 5 - Perspective and Gratitude

Bring the art and power of forgiveness into your life with this Little Book Anger is toxic to our mental and physical health; it increases stress levels, anxiety and the risk for illnesses such as heart disease. But we can choose to release this anger and toxic energy by harnessing the spiritual powers of forgiveness. True forgiveness is not about the feelings of others, it is actually about you. It's about freeing yourself from whatever has hurt you, and not letting it weigh you down anymore. Forgiveness is a joyous gift that anyone can use and empirical research has shown that when we are better at forgiveness, we experience lower levels of depression and anxiety. With the simple practices contained within this Little Book, you can bring more inner peace to your life. The Little Book of Forgiveness is a beautifully illustrated guide filled with strategies and guidance on the art and power of forgiveness, using tools such as mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, creativity, relaxation and compassion to help you find true harmony with the world.

You hold in your hand an invitation: To remember the transforming power of forgiveness and lovingkindness. To remember that no matter where you are and what you face, within your heart peace is possible. In this beautiful and graceful little book, internationally renowned Buddhist teacher and meditation master Jack Kornfield has collected age-old teachings, modern stories, and time-honored practices for bringing healing, peace, and compassion into our daily lives. Just to read these pages offers calm and comfort. The practices contained here offer meditations for you to discover a new way to meet life’s greatest challenges with acceptance, joy, and hope.