“Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.” Indira Gandhi
March 24, 2021
(updated March 25, 2021)
Published by Happier Way
Tag: Forgiveness
Forgiveness: The Key to Being a Better Person?
March 18, 2021
(updated March 25, 2021)
Published by Happier Way
Learn about the latest research in the science of forgiveness with Dr. Amrisha Vaish of the University of Virginia. Research shows that even young children are drawn to those who show forgiveness toward others, suggesting it's an innate and important ability for our species. So why do we all sometimes struggle to do it? Go... Read more
Prayer, Relationships, and Health
March 17, 2021
(updated March 25, 2021)
Published by Happier Way
Over the course of dozens of studies, Frank Fincham has compiled an impressive list of ways that prayer and forgiveness make a difference. Frank Fincham, who holds an endowed chair of the Florida State University College of Human Sciences, is a former Rhodes Scholar with an Oxford doctorate and a long track record of insightful... Read more
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
March 17, 2021
(updated April 8, 2021)
Published by Happier Way
A mentor of mine recently passed away, and I was heartbroken—so I tried my best to avoid thinking about it. I didn’t even mention it to my family because I didn’t want those sad feelings to resurface. In other words, I took the very enlightened approach of pretend it didn’t happen—one that’s about as effective as... Read more
Theoretical and Empirical Connections Between Forgiveness, Mental Health, and Well-Being
March 16, 2021
(updated March 25, 2021)
Published by Happier Way
Loren Toussaint, Jon R. Webb Handbook of forgiveness, 2005; Chapter Twenty-One Theoretical_and_Empirical_Connections_BeDownload
